India is a land of myths and beliefs. There are many beliefs in the Indian society. Most of the people live in villages. Most of the people are simple and illiterate. They have a deep faith in religions. People believe in magic and miracles. They respect the ‘sadhus’ and the ‘babas’ (a native name for healers) and when faced with serious problems they visit the ‘deras’ (a sacred residence of healers, usually a single-family house) to seek the best advice from the healers. ‘drool’. The ‘babas’ are like demigods and are more respected than a teacher.
It is interesting to talk about Indian superstitions. Beliefs and superstitions have a great influence on people’s lives. Some of them are very interesting. For example, if a cat crosses your path during a walk or trip, it is a bad omen. He will bring bad luck. The crying of dogs in the dead of night is a sign that death is approaching. People say that someone is going to die. Similarly, if someone sneezes during an auspicious or holy occasion, it indicates the sign of some interruption of the event.
There are beliefs associated with good omens as well. For example, if you meet someone with a full basket as you leave your house, it is a good luck omen, but if the basket is empty, it is a bad luck sign. In the same way, there is another belief that if you experience an itchy palm, it means that you will get money. The sighting of an owl also brings bad luck. While seeing a crow cawing on a house roof is a sign that guests are coming to your house. The women of the village even offer buns greased with butter mixed with sugar to the crows to thank them for the kind gesture. All these practices make Indian life very colourful, strange and interesting.
