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  Taking a bath after attending a funeral is necessary to ward off evil

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  Do not go near or sleep under a peepal tree at night, as it is believed to be haunted by spirits

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  Seeing one mynah bird brings bad luck, but seeing two brings good luck

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  Never pronounce your husband’s name, as it may bring him harm (for married women)

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  Adding one rupee to a monetary gift brings good fortune

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  If your head or feet hit the threshold while leaving home, it is a bad omen and you should not proceed

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  Meeting a Brahmin when starting an important task is considered auspicious

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  Meeting a widow when starting an important task is considered inauspicious

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  Stepping on a lemon on the road is believed to bring harm, as it may be enchanted

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  Breaking a coconut before starting something new brings good luck