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End of superstition and rituals in modern period in india

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This article is about superstition as a social issue. For a list of superstitions, see List of superstitions in India.

Superstition in India is considered a widespread social problem. Superstition refers to any belief or practice which is explained by supernatural causality, and is in contradiction to modern science.[1] Some beliefs and practices, which are considered superstitious by some, may not be considered so by others. The gap, between what is superstitious and what is not, widens even more when considering the opinions of the general public and scientists.[2] This article notes beliefs or practices in India, which have been deemed of being superstitions or pseudosciences, though opinions may vary on some issues.

Contents  [hide] 1Overview2Past2.1Sati2.2Human sacrifice3Prevalent3.1Criticism3.2Defence3.3Historical predictions3.4Challenges and empirical tests3.5Godmen and faith healers3.5.1Notable persons and incidents3.5.2Criticism3.6Witch-hunts3.6.1Recent cases4Incidents4.11995 Hindu milk miracle4.22012 Sanal Edamaruku and the Jesus statue incident5Surveys5.1Worldviews and Opinions of Scientists in India (2007)5.2Superstitions at Workplace (2012)6Legal aspects6.1Article 51 A (h), Constitution of India6.2Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 19546.3Indian Penal Code, Section 295A6.4Regional laws7Lawsuits7.12001 P. M. Bhargava vs UGC, Andhra High Court7.22004 P. M. Bhargava vs UGC, Supreme Court7.32011 Janhit Manch vs Union of India, Bombay High Court8See also9References10Further reading