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In today’s era, while India is progressing in the fields of education, science, and technology, Indian society still relies on superstitions and witchcraft in the name of folk beliefs, which people follow by linking them to religious scriptures. For this reason, many believe that tying a black thread around the hand or foot wards off the evil eye. Similarly, many believe that women should not cut pumpkins because pumpkins symbolize men. People adopt these very rituals, associating them with religion, while in reality, these rituals have no basis in religious texts.

Superstition means believing in things that have neither logic nor scientific evidence. People begin to believe these things, believing them to be true. These superstitions not only immerse people in confusion, but also pose a curse on society. The question now arises: what kinds of superstitions are spreading in society that are never mentioned in religious texts.

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1. Black Thread – Many people believe that tying a black thread around the hands and feet can protect one from the evil eye. This is why many people today tie a black thread around their hands, even though no Hindu religious text recommends wearing a black thread. While the sacred thread is considered auspicious in Hinduism, no text claims it protects against the evil eye.

2. Women should not cut pumpkins – Many people believe that a pumpkin is equivalent to an older son. Therefore, women should not cut pumpkins themselves. People believe that cutting pumpkins could result in a cut to their son, but in reality, no such belief is mentioned in ancient texts.

3. A lamp going out is considered a bad omen – Many people in Indian society today believe that a lamp going out during worship is a bad omen. This can bring disaster to a person’s family, but in reality, this is merely a superstition. According to Hindu scriptures, lighting a lamp spreads positive energy in the home. Therefore, a lamp going out during worship is merely a coincidence and should not be considered a sign from God.

4. Hanging a lemon and green chilies – Many people hang lemons and chilies on their home gates, shop gates, and even on their vehicles. People believe that hanging lemons and chilies prevents the evil eye from entering the house. This is completely misleading. People believe this ritual is linked to religion.

5. Eating yogurt and sugar before leaving the house – According to popular belief, one should eat yogurt and sugar before leaving the house to ensure a good day. In reality, this is linked to Ayurveda. Yogurt should be eaten before leaving the house to cool the body. Sugar provides glucose.