Superstition is the fear of what is unknown and mysterious. It is a worldwide phenomenon. It has come down to us from ancient times. Superstitions originated when man was helped before nature.
The element of fear and lack of scientific knowledge gave rise to superstition. They are more deep rooted in India than in the other countries. Some supertitions are supposed to bring lll luck and danger while some others are supposed to bring luck and happiness. Superstitions sometimes lead to horrifying crimes like child sacrifices and burning of women who are believed to be witches. One should follow a suoerstition belief only if it has a longical as well as a scientific reasoning behind it.