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Indian foods that can change your luck

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Sep 26, 2022, 17:34 IST
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Foods that have the power to change your luck

Have you ever thought, why despite all your hard work nothing works in your favour and that’s when we blame it on luck! This may sound cliche that luck can outweigh your hard work, but believers of faith believe that it is all a matter of fate. Well, if you too are a believer of faith then you must read on as we share some interesting foods that have the power to change your luck! Sounds like a bluff, but since ages it has been believed that adding these foods to your life can bring happiness, prosperity and good luck.

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​Mango


Mango is associated with Goddess Laxmi and this is why the leaves and the fruits are often used as an offering or preparing a puja kalash. It is also believed that eating mango along with jaggery and coconut may bring happiness and prosperity to life. Much like its sweet taste, eating, offering or donating mangoes can bring good luck.

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​Ghee


Ghee has been a part of Indian culture and Hindu mythology. Since ages it has been used in rituals, puja and even lighting up a diya with ghee is believed to bring prosperity and ward off negative energies from the house.

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​Clove


It is believed that keeping a few cloves in your bag or chewing them while going for a special task can bring good luck. So, make sure you carry some cloves to your next interview.

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​Cinnamon


Cinnamon is believed to be a magical spice and it is often linked to bringing financial stability. Keeping a stick of cinnamon in your wallet/purse can help in reducing unnecessary expenditure.

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Chilies


As per many Indian cultures, red chili as well as green chilies are used to remove the effects of evil eye and evil spirits. This is the reason why Nimbu and mirchi are often tied in a thread and placed near the entrance of the house.

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​Fish


This may sound strange, but in several Indian cultures eating or offering fish is believed to bring prosperity and happiness. As per Bengali culture Fish is gifted during the marriage and it is believed to bring happiness and marital bliss.



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​Lentils


According to some cultures the round shape of lentils is linked to financial bliss. It is believed eating and donating them brings good luck and financial stability.

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