There are numerous religious rituals performed in Hindu religion by people
before leaving home for job, exams, signing documents, participating in
important events etc. Some communities believe that eating a particular kind of
food before leaving home will assure success. It is also considered lucky.
Sunday – You can chew betel leaves. If you are not in the
habit of chewing paan or betel leaves. Then you can carry it with you and while
returning home offer it in a temple or under a tree.
Monday – You can eat kheer or any white color food before
leaving the house. Carrying bilva leaves is also meritorious. Looking in the
mirror before leaving is also auspicious.
Tuesday – You can eat jaggery (ghud or sharkara or Vellam)
and leave the house. Another option is to carry durva leaves.
Wednesday – You can chew Dhaniya or Coriander. It is also
auspicious to carry mango leaf with you.
Thursday – You can eat jeera or fennel and venture out. Keeping
a few Tulsi leaves with you helps in reaching your goal.
Friday – You can eat dahi, or curd, and leave the house. It
is auspicious to carry red color flower on the day.
Saturday – You can eat adhrak or ginger and venture out. Carrying
black til or sesame is considered lucky.
Please note that these actions are not based on Hindu
scriptures. Most of them are regional and community related.
Planting and taking care of the above said plants ushers in good luck and prosperity.
Planting and taking care of the above said plants ushers in good luck and prosperity.