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Eating in this kind of plate? Beware of bad luck and poverty
- •In Indian culture, food is worshipped as a form of God and many traditional beliefs are intertwined with kitchen habits.
- •Consuming curd mixed with sugar before leaving for any auspicious work or journey is considered a very good omen.
- •Serving three rotis together on the same plate is believed to be inauspicious according to Hindu traditions.
- •Eating in broken or cracked utensils is strongly believed to invite poverty and negative energy into the house.
Key Questions Answered
Feeding curd mixed with a little sugar before embarking on an auspicious task, examination, or long journey is considered a very auspicious omen that brings success. According to priest Gautama Bhat, while science notes it keeps the body cool, tradition regards it as a symbol of victory.
Serving three rotis together on a single plate is deemed inauspicious because Hindu tradition places three pindas only when offering food to the deceased. Consequently, it is considered best to serve either two or four rotis to living family members.
Eating from broken or cracked utensils is believed to invite poverty and settle negative energy within the household. Therefore, elders advise always using clean and intact utensils to avoid these inauspicious effects.
