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This writing explains some of the popular Indian subcontinental superstitions and how, contrary to popular belief, they remain an integral part of our lives even in the 21st century. Holding history as a lamp, it explains how our ancestors might have formed the popular superstitions during ancient times and for what purpose, if any.

Recently I was editing the second chapter of my manuscript, currently named [the chapter] ‘Immutability’, when I realized how it is practically impossible to finish a detailed investigation on the Indian subcontinent without the referencing of popular Indian subcontinental superstitions  ­— a belief in something beyond reason.