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Indian Cultural Taboos Explained by Amirah is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses traditions and taboos surrounding marriage, Diwali, and pregnancy in Indian culture. For marriage ceremonies held at temples, only vegetarian food can be served. During Diwali, lights are lit at night to ward off evil spirits, and the next morning sesame oil baths symbolize cleansing. Black and white clothes are prohibited during Diwali due to their association with sadness. For newborns, visitors are barred for the first day and mothers avoid outside activities at night for two month
- Author
- Amirah
- Language
- EN