Astrologer Pandit Sushil Shukla Shastri tells that many traditions and beliefs have been prevalent in Hindu religion for centuries, which many people are following even today. These beliefs are not only related to religion, but there are also scientific reasons behind them. You must have heard many times that the elders in your house are stopping you from washing your hair on any particular occasion. There are religious beliefs behind this also. It is believed that hair should not be washed on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Tuesday
Actually, it is believed that washing hair on Tuesday and Thursday reduces happiness and prosperity in the house and leads to lack of wealth in the house. It is also believed that washing hair by married and unmarried women on Tuesday (Tuesday Puja) increases the flow of negative energy. Also, if virgin girls wash their hair on Tuesday, it has an inauspicious effect on their brothers. Therefore, one should avoid making the mistake of washing hair after these three times.
Saturday
At the same time, it is believed that washing hair on Saturday brings bad luck. It is believed that washing hair on this day brings tragedy and bad luck to the house. Let us tell you that there are mixed Hindu myths about washing hair on Saturday. In Hinduism, some people believe that it is good to wash your hair on Saturday as it helps reduce the effects of Sade Sati. Apart from this, it is also believed that washing hair on Saturday can anger Shanidev.
Thursday
In many parts of India, women follow this practice very strictly, they believe that washing hair on Thursday takes away the blessings of Lord Brihaspati and Goddess Lakshmi from your house and thus can make you poor. In fact, there have been stories for centuries where a woman would wash her hair on Thursday and she would gradually lose all her wealth. Even washing clothes on Thursday is considered inauspicious.
People believe in different customs according to different days. Many different customs are followed on different days in many religions around the world. Different customs have been followed for many generations depending on the days of the week. For example, it is forbidden for men to shave on Thursday and Saturday.
(Disclaimer: The information given here is based on general beliefs and information. nh does not confirm it.)
