Call it superstition but these beliefs are strong among
Hindu communities and it cannot be changed overnight. There is a popular belief
among certain Hindu communities that doing or buying certain things on Tuesday
will usher in bad luck and it will cause problems in life and home.
Do Not Buy These Things On Tuesday
Cosmetics are not to be brought on Tuesday. This is because
Tuesday is governed by Mangal grah and this fiery planet does not like it.
Products made of thickened milk like rabdi or rabri, barfi,
kalakand, chena etc should be brought or made in the home.
Those food items that are donated should not be eaten by the person donating them.
Those food items that are donated should not be eaten by the person donating them.
One should not buy black color dress on Tuesday and one
should not wear black color dress.
Materials made using iron should not be brought on Tuesday.
Nail cutter, knife, scissors and sharp objects should not be
brought on Mangalwar or Tuesday.
Steel should not be brought on the day.
Havan should not be performed on Tuesday and one should not
buy Havan related materials.
These things are
mostly followed in North India. Some of them are followed in eastern and
western parts of India. The majority of the above-said beliefs are not followed
in South India.
These things are not mentioned in Hindu scriptures but are
based on regional beliefs and astrological influence.