Some of the Indian superstitions are followed because of Indian mythology, many are passed down from our ancestors and simply followed out of habit, while some are based on scientific reasoning. How do we separate superstition from tradition? Superstition is an irrational but usually deep-seated belief in the magical effects of a particular action or ritual and is an integral part of almost every culture around the world. Superstition is not based on reason, knowledge, or experience. Superstition is also applied to beliefs and practices surrounding luck, prophecy and spiritual beings, particularly the irrational belief that future events can be influenced or foretold by specific unrelated prior events. Culture is distinctly human and is transmitted through learning traditions and customs that govern behavior. There are many ways in which people differ from one another by virtue of traditions handed down through the generations, and these are often admirable ...