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  Pouring oil into water at sacred pools is believed to grant wishes if the oil sinks

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  Seeing meteors, jackals howling, or deer crossing your path from the left are considered bad omens

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  Offering rice balls mixed with blood to village deities ensures prosperity for the village

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  If the first customer in a shop is a woman, it is considered lucky for business

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  Knocking on a door three times at night is believed to be the act of an evil spirit; only the fourth knock is considered safe

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  If you sneeze when leaving for an important task, it is a bad omen and you should pause before proceeding

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  If milk boils over during a ritual, it is a sign of prosperity

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  Sacrificing animals and interpreting their reactions is used to predict omens in some communities

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  Do not start a new venture on certain days like Tuesdays or Saturdays, as they are considered inauspicious

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  Spilling oil or turmeric at the threshold is considered unlucky