10 Amazing Indian culture and rituals that are logical||psychology facts||

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Till the end, I am sure you will be amazed and proud to know how thoughtful our forefathers were in designing several rituals and customs for our holistic well-being.

so without any further delay let's get started amazing Indian cultural facts which are logical. 

India is an ancient land of innumerable traditions and rituals although despite having witnessed or belonged to this rich society, we lack the understanding behind various rituals and brand them superstitious and meaningless. 

Significance of Navratri [scientific proven]

Nine auspicious nights

Ever thought of it well literally Navratri means nine auspicious nights. It is observed once at the beginning of summer and next at the beginning of winter.

Dandiya is mainly played during Navratris
Dance Style:- DANDIYA

If you observe the framework it is celebrated at the two junctures of seasonal change as the seasons change the inner chemistry of human beings is also changes during this transition the body's immunity goes downhill we are more preamble to infections.

So, observing the fasts was found to be an intelligent way to handle the situation even if you are not fasting it was advised to keep your diet light in the Navratri. 

This so-called superstition was not only a way to inhibit diseases but also a smart half-yearly detox routine.

Ayurveda and modern science both are unanimous about the benefits of fasting even spiritually ancient seers and saints found Navratri nights to be more conducive for sadhana overall Navratri is an opportunity for the people to rise physically as well as spiritually.

know more about the Navratri

• Why Navratri is celebrated?
• What is the reason behind the celebrations of Navratri? 
• What is the meaning of the word Navratri? 
• Why do we keep Fast during Navratri? 
• What is the meaning of nine auspicious nights of the Navratri?

Worshipping of Peepal Tree [scientific proven]

Ever wondered why is the people pre-worshipped!

This is because the people tree exhales and extremely high amounts of oxygen during the day women were advised to walk around the people tree early in the morning for ideal hormonal balance and simple conception the purpose of keeping an idol was to give them all the more cause to follow this practice diligently.

Worshipping of Peeple Tree

Ayurvedic scriptures talk about many medicinal uses of various parts of the peepal tree.

Then you might have also heard someone saying that ghost inhabits on the branches of the peepal tree at night.

The unknowing fact behind that is the peepal tree due to its dense nature also releases very high carbon dioxide during the night naturally anyone sleeping under the peepal tree will be oxygen-deprived so this is nothing but a good example of how metaphoric language was used clarify something complex which later gets note as a superstition.

Why is the tulsi plant? [Scientific proven]

Benefits of Tulsi plant:-

Tulsi plant

Tulsi plant considered sacred as well as it is a natural antibiotic that reduces stress increases immunity longevity and has a peculiar capability to keep the insect's mosquitoes and snakes, today even modern scientific research has admitted its medicinal properties.

What is the unknowing Fact behind the makeup worn by Indian women?

Have you wondered! If there is any basis for the makeup worn by Indian women apart from its aesthetic appeal.

Indian traditional "Eyeliner"

"EYELINER" was designed as a way of applying cooked medicinal herbs such as "Amul ki haritaki" and "barberry" to the eyes to clean cool and prevent them from infections.

Golden Jewelry

 "GOLD JEWELRY "worn by Indian women👆 is not merely a status symbol but it regulates the body temperature and enhances immunity. You will be amazed to know that the "bangles", "nose ring", "earrings" and the touring were an intelligent way of constantly pressing the acupressure points which help women regulate menstrual cycles and maintain an ideal hormonal balance.

Unknown Facts about applying Mehendi

During the wedding bride and grooms apply Mehendi on the hand and feet as Mehendi leaves produce a cooling effect and reduce the stress of the busy wedding days all in all these rituals have certain meaning behind them.

Why Indian puja [Worship] involves so many precise rituals?

[what are the psychological facts behind that 🤔?]

Ever thought why Indian puja involves so many precise rituals whether it is a"temple", "mosque" or "gurudwara" these are the places with high positive energy.

The devotees are asked to walk barefoot inside the place of worship☝ as the positive vibrations can easily be absorbed through feet during the arty of a deity the cone shell would invariably be blown as it is done. 

"Sound of the shank"

Even today since villages were generally small the "sound of the shank" would resound all over the village those who could not make it to the temple would stop.

Prayer "Azan"

whatever they were doing for a few seconds and mentally bow down to the almighty. In Islam, this is achieved through the "azan" the calling of the authentic prayer also the sound produced from the shank is believed to purify the environment.

Why Indians applying tilak on the head?

what is the scientific unknown reason behind that?  

    

Applying tilak on the head is another common ritual. It is applied on the spot that lies between our eyebrows known as the "Agni chakra".

The significance of applying tilaks at that point helps to keep the subtle energy of our body and keeps us focused our forefathers found that the "sandalwood", "turmeric" and "saffron paste" is quite effective if applied on the agna chakra this also explains why women wear a bindi at the same spot on the head .

Why Yagna is performed on Indian rituals?

Yagya {Yagna}

Yagna was performed it seem like a futile exercise of burning heat herbs etc to ashes.

Although it is a sophisticated process practice since the Vedic times to purify the surroundings many modern researchers have acknowledged its benefits likewise key lamps and agar bhattis were used to create a positive aura.

What is the reason behind the symbolic meaning in Indian Culture and rituals?

There are some rituals and cultures in India which have a symbolic meaning for example:-

when we offer a coconut at the feet of the divine we symbolically offer our own head implying total surrender to the divine by separate our ego. 

Lotus (India's national flower)

There is a deep and strong meaning as to "why lotus (India's national flower) is used in poojas" 

The lotus leaf never gets wet even though it constantly remains in water symbolizing the man of wisdom who doesn't get swayed by sorrow or joy.

Burning of Camphor {Kapoor}

If you have ever observed when camphor burns it leaves behind nothing at all but a calming fragrance. Its use in the puja is also to mark the burning of ego and purifying the environment.

Why we should not sleep facing the north?

keeps the headlight and ego low isn't it never sleep facing the north as you will get scary dreams.

There is a deep reason for it as we all know that earth is a large magnet with north and south poles. It has a strong magnetic pull towards the poles in the northern hemisphere.

If we keep our head to the north and stay in the same position for 7 to 8 hours then the magnetic pull will put extra pressure on our brain.

This can also be the reason "why you somedays wake up groggy even after a long sleep well you might not be getting scary dreams"  

But it definitely affects your health of the body so any direction other than the north direction is ok. 

In Indian culture face towards east while sleeping is considered the best.

Why the pristine practice of eating on the floor?

Do you know! 

The pristine practice of eating on the floor and so "khasana" using your hands is highly effective in digest the maximum nutrition from the food let us take this forward and understand why Indian meal no matter which religion you came from always started with prayer it's no brainer that prayer instantly calms down our mind.

Eat at the floor "Khasana"

When we eat with a calm mind we can eat food with more awareness which again leads to better assimilation of nutrients then our ancestors stress the fact that every meal should start with spicy food.

And end with a sweet what is the reason behind this theory it is well known that when we eat spicy foods the body secretes digestive juices ensuring a smooth and efficient digestion process. Thus a meal set in with spicy courses first.

An Indian sweet dish
Kheer (Desert prepare with Rice & Milk)

Sweets at the end not only gives us a pleasant taste but are also associated with the feelings of abundance. It is amazing the insights our ancestors had about the meticulous chemical functioning of our body.

So this clearly explains how Indian superstitions were well thought of considering the various aspects of life. How do you feel after knowing these wonderful unknowing facts about Indian history and culture?

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