Top 10 Most Popular Indian Superstitions Ever!

By Nida Naaz Sat, 22 Oct 2022

India, as a melting pot of cultures and traditions, is also a hotbed of superstitions. Superstitions accompany us like shadows from birth to death. The belief is so ingrained that it cannot be disregarded.

  1. Itchy palm

According to Vasu Shastra, if a person's right hand's palm begins to itch, it is a favourable indication that money will come into their hands. However, if the other palm begins to itch, the outcome will be the opposite, and you will soon be losing money from your hands.

  1. Itchy Feet

It is commonly stated that people with itching feet cannot stay in one spot for long periods of time. Others believe it indicates that you will soon enjoy a tour. However, it is also stated that if your left foot itches, your impending vacation may be cancelled.

  1. Itchy Eye

A spasm is another fairly widespread myth among Indians. It is said that if your right eye twitches, you will encounter favourable things, such as visitors or meeting someone you haven't seen in a long time. But if your left eye jumps, something awful is waiting for you.

  1. Mole on nose

Many superstitious people believe that having a mole on your nose indicates that you are good with money and are financially sorted.

  1. Keeping a knife under the pillow

Another terrifying but intriguing superstition is keeping a knife beneath your pillow to avoid unpleasant dreams. This is really popular, and you will see a lot of people doing it. If it works, their belief multiplies; if it doesn't, they blame it on something else, but their superstition lives on.

  1. Not to eat sweets before going out

This is so prevalent in Indian culture that they believe you should never leave your house after eating sweets. Before you go, put some salt or namkeen in your mouth and wait for 10 minutes. As a result, some wicked souls will enter your body or you will get ill.

  1. Broken glass

When glass breaks in the house, it is deemed hazardous to the individuals who live there. It is said to bring misfortune and bad luck to the house. It should be removed from the house as soon as possible to minimise its impact on them.

  1. Crow Calling

It is considered that when a crow calls on your house, it indicates the arrival of guests or family. This is widely held throughout the country, but in my opinion, it makes little difference because we have a large number of crows dispersed around the country, and in a country like India, you will find other people visiting your residence every few hours.

  1. Travelling and Sneezing

If you are about to leave and someone sneezes out of nowhere, you must wait for a while inside before venturing out; else, it is considered a bad omen. You may have witnessed similar situations in your home, neighbourhood, or elsewhere.

  1. Black Cat crossing the road

It is stated that if a black cat crosses your path, you should not proceed. People will be seen doing amusing things such as waiting for another person to cross first, changing their route, throwing a chappal and then going, and so on. They believe that if they cross the road, something horrible will happen to them, even though the cat is not the cause.