Amazing Indian Superstitions Trivia Quiz

Answer: Thursday and Saturday

Thursday is considered auspicious, because on Thursday the goddess Lakshmi is said to reside over the earth. Girls born on Thursday are said to bring good luck as they are thought to be a gift from Lakshmi. Saturday is considered inauspicious because in most Indian languages, Saturday is called 'Shanivaar', which means 'the day of Shani', where 'Shani' refers to the Hindu god of bad luck.

Answer: False

A person born on the influence of Mars is called a 'maangalik'. Marrying a maangalik is thought to be unlucky, especially a girl. A maangalik marrying a non-maangalik person can result in marital discord and even death. But the marriage of two maangaliks has no problems as they are said to cancel each other out.

Answer: your death

Any growth of thorny plants in a plot suggests the plot owner's death. These superstitions related to your house or property are called 'Vastu Shastra'. It is similar to the 'Feng Shui' of China.

Answer: chili and lemon

According to tradition, the 'evil eye' can be warded off by hanging a totem of chili and lemon in your car or shop. Mothers spot their babies with kohl at the sides of their heads to make them imperfect, thus warding off the 'evil eye'.

Answer: Snakes can be satisfied by offering flowers and incense

Snakes in India are considered to bring bad luck wherever they appear. Snakes are said to be satisfied when offered a mix of milk and mashed bananas. Witnessing a snake with a gem on top of its head is said to be lucky, but scientifically snakes with the 'Sarp Mani' (snake gem) do not exist.

A cobra will not turn blind seeing a pregnant woman, nor will it normally drink milk. But superstitions like these exist. The Indian goddess of snakes is called Manasa.

Answer: Branch withering and falling off

This superstition is believed in some rural parts of Jharkhand, India. It is a way to test if a woman is a witch. If the Sal branch withers and falls off, the woman is accused of witchcraft and is often murdered by fellow villagers. The government of India has taken steps against such crimes. Fortunately, these crimes have almost disappeared in modern India.

Answer: The sun is obscured by evil forces

It is said that the evil star Raahu swallows the sun. But as it does not have a stomach, the sun comes out and it becomes day again. Any food made during a solar eclipse is thrown out and all temples are closed before the eclipse.

Answer: coconut

According to legend, a coconut must be cracked before entering your new property or car. It is said to increase the longevity of your property.

Answer: knife

Keeping a knife, a pair of scissors, or any iron object is thought to save a person from nightmares. Iron is said to ward off spirits.

Answer: Mirror

According to tradition, if you see your face in a broken mirror, you will have a fight with one of your friends, family members or neighbours. To avoid this, as soon as the mirror breaks, throw every part of it out of the house. Anything broken is considered inauspicious, but this is the most prominent one.