Friday 16 October 2015

Reasons behind the Superstitions

1. Don't step out during an eclipse - Preventing loss of eyesight

 

 Observing the Sun during a solar eclipse can cause retinal burns or "eclipse blindness". Based on a series of observations, our ancestors probably reached the conclusion that it was not advisable to set out during an eclipse. The superstition about Rahu's head blocking the Sun is a story woven around this practice.