General taboos include: when sleeping, do not face your head to the north or your feet to the south. It is said that King Yama lives in the south; avoid talking about snakes at night; avoid pancakes during festivals and festive days; avoid taking photos of babies Mirror, otherwise he will become mute; when his father is alive, sons are forbidden to wear turbans or shave their heads; 3 and 13 are taboo numbers, because Lord Shiva has 3 eyes, and the third eye is destructive, and 13 is because of death There is a 13-day mourning period afterwards; women are not allowed to make clothes or take photos during pregnancy; they are not allowed to use their left hand to pass or receive things.
In terms of diet, those who believe in Hinduism are taboo on eating beef, and those who believe in Islam are taboo on eating pork. When invited to an Indian home, the hostess often does not chat with the guests, nor does she eat with the guests. When entertaining guests, Indians believe that the expenses should be paid by the rich.
Indians are very taboo about using their left hand to pick up and deliver items, thinking that the left hand is dirty and despicable. They don't like others touching their children's heads. What's particularly noteworthy is that when Indians express agreement or affirmation, they don't shake their heads "no" and "yes" like we do, but shake their heads or tilt their heads slightly to the left first. Then immediately return to the original position to express "yes".
If you want to visit temples across India, never wear anything made of cowhide, such as leather shoes, leather watch straps, belts, handbags and other cowhide products, and do not bring them into the temple gate. Otherwise, it will be considered as breaking the prohibition. Because in this country that believes in Hinduism, believers worship cows and regard cows as sacred objects. Cows cannot be slaughtered. They don't even want to see things made of cowhide. You also have to take off your shoes before entering a temple or kitchen in India. Indians believe that wearing shoes is neither polite nor holy. The summary is that Indians are prohibited from wearing leather products (belts, watch straps, shoes, clothes), especially in holy places, because Hindus do not kill cows, Muslims do not kill pigs, and Jains do not kill animals or insects.
When entering a temple or mosque in India, you must take off your shoes and cross the threshold instead of stepping on it. If you enter a temple barefoot, you must wash your feet at the entrance beforehand as a sign of courtesy.
Anyone entering a Muslim temple is not allowed to wear shorts or sleeveless vests, and is required to take off shoes.
Anyone entering a Sikh temple must first put on a turban or hat, and then take off shoes before entering.
It is forbidden for people to smell the flowers or touch them with their hands when displaying them in the market. Those who do the above will be disgusted by people.
Whisting is taboo in India, especially for women. In service industries such as restaurants and shops, whistling to greet waiters is considered an act of courtesy that offends others' personality.
The head is the most sacred part of the Indian body, so tourists are not allowed to touch their heads directly. Never pat an Indian child on the head. Indians believe that this will hurt the child.
Don't praise children even at a friend's house. Many Indians believe that such praise will attract the attention of evil people.
When you go to India to do business, you should be aware that Indians generally do not engage in various business activities during holidays. When talking to Indians, do not talk about their wives and children. They like to talk about the ancient times of their country. cultural achievements and the contribution of the country's culture to human civilization, as well as foreign affairs and the lives of foreigners.