There is scientific reason behind different Indian tradition. Traditions were considered as superstitious, but with the advent of science, it is becoming evident that these traditions are based on some scientific knowledge and moved from generations to generations.

  10. HOLI CELEBRATION

Biologists believe the liquid dye or Abeer penetrates the body and enters into the pores. It has the effect of strengthening the ions in the body and adds health and beauty to it.

There is yet another scientific reason for celebrating the Holi, this however pertains to the tradition of Holika Dahan. The mutation period of winter and spring, induces the growth of bacteria in the atmosphere as well as in the body. When Holika is burnt, temperature rises to about 145 degrees Fahrenhiet. Following the tradition when people perform Parikrima around the fire, the heat from the fire kills the bacteria in the body thus, cleansing it.

9.  Fasting on “EKADASHI”

 According to scientific research, it is known that the air pressure on the earth varies to extreme limits on both the new moon (Amavasya) and the full moon (Purnima) day. This is because of the orbital path combination of the sun, moon and earth.

Now, based on this fact, the significance of Ekadashi fasting can be explained in 2 ways:

1) It takes about 3-4 days for the food that we eat today to reach our brain (for the brain to understand the food intake). Now, if we eat light/fast on Ekadasi days, that intake will reach the brain correspondingly on the New moon/full moon day. On both of these days, the earth pressure is at its maximum, thus leading to imbalance in everything, including ones thought process.

2) This is the best time to fast and cleanse the bowel system. If we fast on any other day, the high pressure/strain may damage our system. Thus, it is advisable that after fasting on Ekadasi, on the immediate next day,  we should get up early and eat as soon as possible.

 8. RAMDAN FASTING SCIENCE

Many studies have concluded that Islamic fasting does not cause any adverse medical effect and may have some beneficial effect on weight and lipid metabolism. They carry breakfast, before dawn is taken and then at sunset fast is broken with something sweet i.e. dates, fruits, juices followed by a regular dinner later on.

Abstinence from water for 8 to 10 hours is not necessarily bad for health and in fact, it causes concentration of all fluids within the body, producing slight dehydration.The physiological effect of fasting includes lowering of blood sugar, lowering of cholesterol and lowering of the systolic blood pressure.

7.  NAMAAZ: “YOGA” OF ISLAMIC PRAYER

The Muslim prayer has five positions, and they have a corresponding relationship with spiritual and mental well being, according to modern scientific research.Each of the five prayer positions has a corresponding yoga position, and the positions together “activate” all seven “chakras” (energy fields) in the body.

Studies have found that varying areas of the body, when activated by touch, movement or thought, evoke specific emotional and physical responses. This is one of the reasons that it is so important to perfectly perform all of the movements of the Islamic prayer, rather than haphazardly rushing through them.
It is believed that a person who activates all seven nerve pathways at least once a day can remain well balanced emotionally, physically and spiritually.

6. Scientific Reason to Visit any Temple 

The temples are located strategically at a place where the positive energy is abundantly available from the magnetic and electric wave distributions of north/south pole thrust. The main idol is placed in the core center of the temple.  In fact, the temple structure is built after the idol has been placed. This Moolasthanam is where earth’s magnetic waves are found to be maximum. Thus a person regularly visiting a temple and walking clockwise around the Main Idol receives the beamed magnetic waves and his body absorbs it. This is a very slow process and a regular visit will let him absorb more of this positive energy. Scientifically, it is the positive energy that we all require to have a healthy life.

5. WHY IS IT FORBIDDEN TO EAT MEAT, ALCOHOL, ONIONS, GARLIC IN MANY RELIGIONS?

The three qualities of Maya exist in varying levels within one’s mind. Satva are the qualities comprising of tranquillity, restraint, purity and peace of mind. Rajas are the passion and pleasure seeking attributes of Maya. Tamas are the evil qualities that lead one to become angry, resentful, arrogant and destructive.Various foods and drink can influence the state of one’s mind and can therefore manipulate the levels of satva, rajas and tamas. For example, alcohol lowers inhibitions and invokes rajsik qualities such as lust. In the same manner, onions, garlic, etc, raise tamsik qualities such as anger. Disciples of the Lord must avoid any food or drink that are considered rajsik or tamsik because these cause a hindrance in their worship of God.

4. Reason behind eating curd

Eating Curd or Butter Milk during meal is to avoid digestion problem. That is why mothers generally urge their children to have curd sugar before exams or during long journeys, to keep their stomach in proper health. Also Curd has the bacteria lactobacillus, that hastens the proteolysis and hence digestion!!

3. Scientific reason of sages getting up early in the morning, at a particular time

The time 90 minutes prior to sunrise is called Braahmi Muhurtham. This time is good for academics, purohits and the time where in the later hours, in the night, the last 48 minutes. The above specified time is auspicious for gaining and sustaining intelligence and knowledge, owing to which it is called Braahmi Muhurtham.
Early in the mornings the weather is tranquil. Oxygen is present in greater ratio. Lungs get healthy air. Sweat pores will be activated. Digestion will improve. Thus say physiologists.

 2. Tradition of buying gold and silver

In Hindu families, there is a tradition of buying gold and silver on four auspicious days. Most of Indian families buy gold on this auspicious day, every year. This practice is the age old systematic investment plan as taught by the old and wise people. Since we keep buying gold, the savings keeps on increasing. The value of gold always increases, and hence the stability of a family too with it. Hence whenever there is a financial crisis or a marriage, the year on year piled up gold comes to rescue.

If any saving plan is told to the youngsters of today, they mostly ignore it and spend it all. By associating the concept with the religion, and auspicious days, people trust and believe and hence start saving money. This is the wisdom of the Indians, and illustrated and crafted so that the most layman can follow the best practices.

1. Consuming TILGUL in Makar Sankranti.

Tilgul is an important dish which is being prepared during the Sankranti Hindu festival celebrated on the 14th January and also popularly known as the Kite festival.

Scientific Reason: Sesame (Til) is not just an eatable item, in Ayurveda it is considered to be an extremely beneficial and strong medicine. It is a rainy season crop, and is mainly of three kinds: 1. black sesame 2.White sesame 3.red sesame.

Black sesame contains the best qualities with respect to nutrition. White sesame possesses medium qualities and red sesame has no qualities at all. The most important specialty of sesame is that is contains four rasas (flavors), hot, bitter, sweet and pungent. Sesame is hot in nature and is therefore used for preparing sweets in winter season. The chances of catching cold reduce if we eat these sweets.