Shakun and ApshakunOmens at home and in daily life
Milk boiling over, a full pot, curd and sugar, a broken mirror and more
Many omens belong to the house and the daily routine. Most of them are about starting work well, and for most families they are a courtesy to the family as much as a belief.
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Milk boiling overIn a new home the milk boiling over is a favoured sign of overflowing prosperity, which is why it is done at griha pravesh.
A full pot (purna kumbha)A full pot of water, usually with a coconut and mango leaves, is a sign of abundance and is placed at the door for ceremonies; an empty pot seen at the start of a journey is read as a poor sign.
Curd and sugarA spoonful of curd and sugar (dahi-cheeni) before an exam, an interview or a journey is a good-luck custom in many families.
Broken mirrorIn popular belief, a sign of a worry; the same belief is found in many countries, and most families simply clear it carefully.
Spilled saltSaid to be a sign of a quarrel; the usual advice is to throw a pinch over the shoulder.
Lamp going outSaid to be a reminder to look after the household; the lamp is lit again with a short prayer.
Cutting nails or hair at nightElders in many families advise against it, usually with the practical reason of poor light.
Seeing a lit lamp at duskA sign of an auspicious evening and the blessing of Lakshmi.
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This page reports popular beliefs for interest. Omens do not predict anything, and nothing here is advice. Please do not cancel anything important, such as a medical appointment, an exam or a journey, because of an omen.