Here's are the most interesting beliefs in Indian culture!
8 – Cows are sacred
In Hinduism, the cow is thought to be sacred and deeply respected in general.
Hindus don't really worship cows, but they do hold them in high esteem.
The reason has to do with the cow's agricultural uses and gentle nature.
Hindus rely heavily on cows for dairy products, for tilling fields, and for their waste products
as a source of fuel and fertilizer.
The cow is seen as a 'caretaker' or maternal figure.
Bhoomi, a Hindu goddess who represents the Earth, is usually shown in the form of a cow.
According to experts, the cow veneration in ancient India probably originated from the
pastoral Aryans in the Vedic era, whose religious texts called for non-violence towards all
animals with two or four legs, and often equated the killing of a cow with the killing of a
human being.
This represents the main teaching of Hinduism, which is do no harm to an animal.
The cow is honored, decorated with garlands, and given special feedings at festivals all
over India.
One particular festival has a rather odd twist..
To celebrate the spiritual occasion of Ekadeshi, husbands and fathers in Badnagar, in central
India, line themselves on the streets and wait for herds of cows to actually run over
them!
Seriously, how do these guys survive?!
It's a traditional ritual done over centuries and always celebrated after Diwali.
This bizarre ritual is done in the hope that the act brings prosperity to the area and
everyone's prayers are answered.
Locals claim no one has ever been seriously hurt during the ritual.
I'm not sure how much I believe that, but that's just me!
Another interesting tradition is Gomutra, which is the usage of cow urine for therapeutic
purposes in traditional Indian medicine, Ayurveda.
It is also used in Vaastu Shastra for purification purposes, and sprinkling of cow urine is done
for a spiritual cleansing effect as well.
Urine of a pregnant cow is considered special and it's claimed that it contains special
hormones and minerals.
Well thennnnnnnnn…...
7 – Uncommon Marriage
In the 21st century there have been numerous reports from around the world about people
marrying their pets and other animals.
It actually might not be as uncommon as you think.
In some parts of India, there's the belief that a human-animal marriage could save a
person from suffering and bad luck throughout life.
I personally think having to get married to an animal is already bad luck right there,
but hey, that' just me.
Anyways, for example, an 18-year-old girl named Mangli Munda from Jharkhand was married
off to a stray dog in an elaborate traditional ceremony.
The dog, named Sheru, arrived at the wedding in a car and was obviously welcomed by guests.
Around 70 guests attended the wedding, danced to music, and enjoyed a lavish lunch just
like any other wedding.
Soooo how exactly did this particular wedding happen?
A local guru told Mangli's parents that she possessed bad luck that could destroy the
whole family and her community.
The only way to cure this supposed bad luck was to marry a dog before marrying an actual
human being.
Yeah…...okayyyyyyy.
A similar thing happened to Karnamoni Hasda, a nine-year old who married a stray dog in
front of more than 100 people in India.
The Santhal tribe believes a child is in grave danger if their first tooth appears on the
upper gum and a canine marriage is said to be the only way of warding off evil.
I'm just hoping that the marriage is in name only to these animals.
On the bright side, these girls can remarry an actual human after growing up.
6 – Self-purification
Thimithi is a Hindu festival originating in Tamil Nadu, South India.
The festival is best known for its firewalking ceremony and is celebrated during the month
of Aippasi on the Tamil calendar, which is from mid-October to mid-November.
The fire-walking ceremony is in honor of Tamil Nadu goddess Draupati and is practiced not
only in India, but also in other Asian countries with large South Indian populations.
Thimithi isn't a single ritual performed on a particular day but it's a summit of
various religious rituals.
For example, during the festival, scenes from Mahabharata, one of two major Sanskrit epics
of ancient India, are recreated.
A week before the fire walking they also perform prayers to their most important deities.
The grand prayer session is held to request blessings upon the devotees and that no unpleasant
incidents should happen during the festival.
The fire pit is prepared the night before the final day and kept red hot throughout
the ritual.
It's believed that walking through the fire should purify your soul.
At the end of the pit there's usually another small pit dug into the ground where milk is
poured, so participants can cool their feet.
Both men and women participate in the event and sometimes, parents also carry kids on
their shoulders.
It's believed that if they're truly devoted to Draupati they'll be able to walk through
the fire unscathed.
Hmmmmmmmm.
However, some devotees still suffer burn injuries on their feet, which is something I'd think
should be expected.
However, studies have found that the prolonged suffering involved in this ritual and other
similar ones can result in feelings of euphoria for participants, something that probably
is similar to the "runners high" that people get.
Runners high I get, but I guess maybe I'd have to try the walk on hot coals high one
day.
5 – Body parts
There's a whole hierarchy of body parts in Hinduism.
The head is superior to the rest of the body, and the feet are lowest on the rung.
Feet are considered dirty in India, so taking off shoes before stepping into someone's
house is a pretty big deal.
Also, don't step on anything important and if you do, saying an apology would most likely
help the situation.
However, it's a sign of deference to bend down and touch a respected elder's feet
in India.
Many people touch the feet of holy men and women in recognition of their great humility
and inner attainment.
A dancer or a musician touches the feet of his or her teacher before and after each lesson.
Children touch the feet of their moms and dads at festivals and at special times, such
as birthdays or before going on a special trip.
Hands and feet are believed to be the conduits of the five elements within Ayurveda medicine,
which is a system of medicine originating from India.
The Ayurvedic texts teach that each finger is an extension of one of the five elements
which are space, air, fire, water, and earth.
One interesting thing within Indian culture is that the left hand is never used to eat
with, because that's the hand that takes care of wiping after doing a number two.
Also, nothing is passed on — money or a gift — with their left hand as some might
take offense.
However, the left hand discrimination seems to have faded in modern Indian culture, so
if you happen to be visiting India as a left-handed person, you'll be fine!
4 – Craft appreciation
Ayudha Puja is an integral part of the Navratri festival, a Hindu festival traditionally celebrated
in India.
Basically, it's a time to appreciate and pretty much have reverence for whatever tools
that help within a profession . It takes place during an Indian religious annual festival
in September or October.
The principal Shakti goddesses worshiped during this festival are Saraswati, who's the Goddess
of wisdom, arts, and literature; Lakshmi, who's the goddess of wealth, and Parvati,
who's the divine mother.
It's considered a meaningful custom as it focuses specific attention to one's profession
and signifies that a divine force is working behind the scenes for specific tools to perform
well on the job.
Apart from various types of equipment, it's on this occasion when weapons are revered
by soldiers and tools are revered by artisans.
All of the items used are first cleaned.
They then are painted or well polished, and afterwards, they're decorated by being smeared
with various different pastes.
Lastly, some of the items are decorated with some flowers.
All of the items are all worshipped along with the images of Saraswati, Lakshmi and
Parvati.
Earlier people worshipped bows, arrows, swords and other weapons of the time of course.
Today the celebration has even widened its meaning and people started to worship pretty
much any tool that they use to make a living, such as cars, hand tools, and modern machinery.
3 – Frog walking down the aisle
There's a mythological belief among Hindus that if wild frogs caught by people are married
off in traditional marriage rituals like human beings, it can help bring rainfall in the
coming days.
Frog weddings are held during periods of drought, in order to please the Hindu rain Gods.
Obviously, there's a belief that when a frog marriage is performed, the rain Gods
are please and they'll just go ahead and make it rain.
In August 2016, a frog wedding was held in the state of Assam after a drought that affected
many different crops in most parts of the region had been ruined.
The village where the frog ceremony was held also had a period of dust storms that happened
during the drought, which further motivated the citizens to hold a frog marriage.
The number of people that show up to these events are actually quite large and the ceremonies
themselves are very elaborate.
All I can say for this is I guess frogs aren't JUST for princesses..
2 – Kama Sutra
Within Indian culture, s*x is considered a good thing which is to be enjoyed as one of
the duties of married life.
Obviously this is something to be expected between married couples, although the beliefs
of some Hindus are changing where Hindus live in societies with more liberal attitudes.
Faithfulness within marriage is expected just like in western culture.
The Kama Sutra is an ancient Indian Hindu text written by Vātsyāyana, an Indian philosopher.
Historians attribute Kamasutra to be composed between 400 BC and 200 AD.
It's widely considered to be the standard work on human sexual behaviour in Sanskrit
literature.
Hindus believe that kama, or sensual pleasure, is one of the four aims of life.
In childhood, a person should learn how to make a living; youth is the time for pleasure,
and as years pass by one should concentrate on living virtuously and hope to escape the
cycle of rebirth.
Contrary to western popular perception, Kama Sutra isn't exclusively a sex manual; it
presents itself as a guide to a virtuous and gracious living that discusses the nature
of love, family life and other aspects pertaining to pleasure oriented faculties of human life.
1 – Snake worship
Snake worship is one of the unique traditions prevalent in the southwestern coast of India.
Snakes aren't just seen as deities, but as an animal species which should be respected,
appeased and protected for various social, religious and ecological reasons.
Snakes have long been associated with power and respect in India.
According to Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu takes rest under the shade of the giant snake,
Adisesha.
Lord Shiva wears a snake Vasuki around his neck.
Snakes are considered to be the representation of rebirth, death and mortality.
This is mainly because of the fact that snakes shed their skin, thus being symbolically "reborn".
Snake worship rituals practiced are quite unique, and differ from region to region.
However, pretty much all you need to know is that there are many regions where snakes
are held with great reverence because of their association with the many different elements
of life.
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