The Scientific Indian Culture

*Me sleeping*, *Mom wakes me up and says* ¨Why are you facing the North and sleeping, sleep facing the East just right now!!!¨ Me: ¨What is this, IDK where`s east, west and all, so mom let me sleep naa¨ I bet most of your parents have said this. But how does sleeping in certain directions even matter, aren't they just superstitions?? Is it true that if we sleep with our head facing towards the north we will invite evil spirits and ghosts? It is a myth, but there is science behind not sleeping with our head towards the north, let me explain.  There are many reasons for the same such as. We all know that Earth has a large magnetic field with north and south poles and it has a strong magnetic pull towards the core. As we are in India, we live in the Northern Hemisphere. If we keep our head towards the north and stay in the same position for 7-9 hours, then due to the magnetic pull the blood will flow more towards the brain leading to disturbed sleep.  This is the reason why we sometim

¨Namaste¨(the Indian style of greeting) has become much popular in the coronavirus pandemic. So popular that even Donald Trump has acknowledged and appreciated it. But what`s the science behind it? Why do we touch the feet of our elders? Again, what is the science behind it? If you also have these questions then you have come to the correct page!  Namaste or Namaskar is a traditional way of greeting. The person joins both their palms, closes their eyes, and bows down, to greet and say ¨Namaste¨. This gesture marks respect, reverence, and love for the person we greet. In yoga, this gesture is called ¨Anjali Mudra.¨ It is a well-known fact that the tips of the fingers are major energy points. When we bring together the palms of our fingers linking the tips of our fingers, then the nerve circuits of our brain are linked to the upper body. A feeling of calmness is immediately generated. Also when the fingertips are joined together, these are the points that are connected to our eyes, ears,

Have you ever wondered why saree is traditionally worn by Indian women? Why do married women apply sindoor (vermilion) on the parting-line of their hair? Why Indian women apply kohl or eyeliner on their eyes*Winged eyeliner= a real struggle*? What's the significance of bindi (red dot on woman's forehead)?  If you want to know the science behind these simple traditions and beliefs, this is the right page! Let us first understand the science behind wearing a saree . According to google saree is ¨a garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women.¨The movement of healthy energy is the same in the Earth and also the Universe, it travels in circles. Typically a woman's body is curvier than men`s. For us to remain healthy energy must keep on moving in a circular motion.  Saree is worn in a circular motion around the body. It keeps circling until the end. So when energy touches the sari, it travels in circles around t

When we think of a traditional Indian woman, we might see her wearing a saree (traditional Indian dress), wearing a lot of jewelry including earrings, bangles, and necklaces made of gold or silver. Why don`t wear gold below their waist? Why is it important to pierce our ears and our nose? Just for looking beautiful or are there some scientific health benefits hidden behind them? The science behind wearing traditional gold or silver bangles that these metals helped to absorb energy, which was then transmitted to the body improving physiological functioning and increasing vitality. Also, constant friction with the wrist increases the blood circulation level. Furthermore, the energy passing out through outer skin is again reverted to one's own body. Hence, they served a scientific purpose as well.  There is also science attached to piercing our ears and wearing earrings. Indian women traditionally wore earrings. Ayurveda stated that by piercing the ears and wearing earrings several

To start with, let me guess some burning questions that you may have, like: Why do we eat Modaks (Indian sweet) during Ganesh Chaturthi? Why do we create so many idols? Doesn`t the idols destroy the environment? If yes, then you have come to the right place!  Firstly, Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrating the arrival of Lord Ganesha from Kailash Parvat with his mother Goddess Parvati/Gauri. The festival is marked with the installation of Ganesha clay idols privately in homes, or publicly on the elaborate marquee (known as pandals).  We celebrate Ganesh Chathurthi in a very grand way. Why do we eat Modaks? Because they are tasty? There's more to it. Modaks are very healthy. Modak is a superfood that has 2 superpowers that are coconut and jaggery. Traditionally Modaks were made from them, but now thousands of varieties that aren't healthy. Coconut is easy to digest, it boosts your metabolism, increases the good cholesterol in our body, and helps in fighting the monsoon

  THE SCIENCE BEHIND TRADITIONS FOLLOWED IN NAVRATRI… Navratri is a festival celebrated in Hinduism, a major festival held in honor of the divine feminine. Navratri in simple language means ¨9 auspicious nights¨. Why is fasting recommended to all during Navratri? Why do most of the women fast during Navratri? Why do we dance during the Navratri? Do we perform all these traditions to please the goddess or is there any science behind it? Yess!  There are 2 major reasons for fasting during the¨Navratri¨. Navratri comes twice a year. It is observed once at the beginning of summer and once at the beginning of winter. (March-April) and (September-October). If we observe the pattern it is celebrated between 2 junctures of seasonal change. As per modern science as the season changes, the inner chemistry of human beings also changes. During this transition, the body's immunity is down, and we are more vulnerable to infections. Fasts were found to be intelligent to handle the situation. Even

  “Oh god periods again!“ Many girls say this when they get the same thing every month that there are periods, and restrictions regarding not going to temple and kitchen are free. It's similar to buy 1 get 2 free. On a serious note, Menstruation, or periods, is normal vaginal bleeding that occurs as part of a woman's monthly cycle. In many of the households especially in India, females are prohibited to enter the temple and also the kitchen during these times. These beliefs aren`t superstitions, they hold deep scientific and logical reasoning behind, many theories suggest the same.  One theory is according to the Vedic science which is believed to be the most convincing out of all other theories. To understand this theory we first need to understand 2 terms. In Vedic science, the word ”Aapna” refers to the downward flow of energy. Another concept is called “Kundalini Shakti”, it is a form of divine feminine energy believed to be located at the base of the spine. Kundalini Shakt

Diwali is the Festival of Lights, it is celebrated by millions of people across the world. Diwali celebrates the new year, the victory of good over evil, and light over darkness but there are some questions that I had earlier and you may have right now, such as why do we light diyas? Why do we eat so many sweets and deep-fried snacks? Why do we burst crackers, it just pollutes the environment? If you have all these questions you have come to the right place.  Now coming towards the first belief as well as a tradition of lighting ¨Diyas¨ or Clay lamps. The popular Indian belief is that it attracts the goddess Laxmi which is responsible for bringing wealth to the houses. However, let's understand the science behind the same. Do you know every year mosquitoes kill at least 725,000 people? Hence insect-borne diseases have always been deadly.  Diwali comes during winters where the temperature and the humidity are low and because of this, the number of insects rises. This is because the