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What do you rub for good luck?

Similarly rubbing the belly of any statue depicting Budai is said to bring good luck. This custom might have originated from the Laughing Buddha statue in the Lingyin Temple.

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Act of touching part of a public statue

Statue rubbing is the act of touching a part of a public statue. Popular among tourists, it is a form of superstition that is believed to bring good luck, ensure a return to the city, improve love life or make a wish come true. The parts that are supposed to be rubbed are usually the most protruding or characteristic ones, for example noses or feet.[1] In Springfield, Illinois, at Lincoln's Tomb, rubbing the nose of Honest Abe's large bust is good luck.[2] Some of those superstitions also involve touching breasts or genitalia of the person depicted on the statue – this is usually supposed to bring luck in love or improve fertility. One example is the Statue of Juliet in Verona.[2] Rubbing statues can have negative effects on them as it causes erosion. Because of that some well-known statues had to be replaced with a replica[2] and some places discourage or ban tourists from doing it.[3][4] It is also possible to acquire a bacterial infection from touching statues.[5]

Notable examples [ edit ]

Similarly rubbing the belly of any statue depicting Budai is said to bring good luck.[14] This custom might have originated from the Laughing Buddha statue in the Lingyin Temple.[15]

Similar rituals [ edit ]

Kissing the Blarney Stone in Blarney, Ireland to endow the kisser with the gift of the gab . Because of the location of the stone it can only be done while leaning backwards, usually with a help of an assistant. [16] . Because of the location of the stone it can only be done while leaning backwards, usually with a help of an assistant. Putting the hand inside Bocca della Verità mask in Rome which is said to work as a lie detector. Tourists make a statement while holding their hand inside the mask. If they told the truth, the hand comes unscathed, but if they lied, the mouth supposedly bites the hand off. [17] Standing on top of one of the mascarons near the entrance to the Franciscan Church in Dubrovnik, taking off the shirt and putting it back on while maintaining balance to bring luck in love.[18]

What pictures should not be kept at home?

Painting or statues of animals: The pictures, painting and statues of animals and birds like pigs, snakes, asses, eagle, owls, bats, vultures, pigeons and crows etc. should be avoided.

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Vastu shastra is the science of construction. A home constructed and decorated in coherence with vastu brings happiness, health, wealth and good luck. According to vastu, there are certain things which you should not keep at home. These things bring negative energy and bad luck to you and your home. Here is a list of things you should avoid keeping at your home: War scenes: War scenes from Ramayana and Mahabharata should not be kept at home. Such pictures and paintings depict rivalry among family members. Cactus or thorny plants: You should never plant or keep cactus in your home. Other thorny plants except roses should also be removed. Taj Mahal: Any showpiece or image of Taj-Mahal should not be kept at home. It is a grave and symbolize death and passivity. Painting or statues of animals: The pictures, painting and statues of animals and birds like pigs, snakes, asses, eagle, owls, bats, vultures, pigeons and crows etc. should be avoided. Vastu recommends not to keep or display a single bird or animal in the couples bedroom. Terrifying giants and demons: All pictures, wooden or metal figures of terrifying giants and demons, wild beasts like tigers, wolves, bears, lions, jackals and wild hounds etc. should not be placed in a home. Broken idols or mirror: Do not keep broken glass, broken mirror and broken images or statue of Gods and Goddesses in your home.