Tona-Totka - Kale Ghode ki Naal - Earning from superstitions

Horseshoe of a black horse

       Horseshoe of a black horse is the "Kale Ghode ki Naal" in Hindi. It is used as "Totka". There are many superstitions about it. Some of which are as follows:-

1. It removes the negative energy from a house and brings positive energy if fixed at the entrance.

2. It brings good luck.

3. If hung in a pair it brings positive vibes and secures good fortune.

4. It ends financial crunch if kept in the grain storage wrapped in a black cloth. 

5. When put in the cash chest wrapped in black cloth it attracts money.

6. When fixed at the entrance of a shop it brings an increase in sales.

7. To get a job and keep away the bad "Shani Drishti" one should put on a ring made of "Kale Ghode ki Naal".

8. It keeps away the bad effects of evil-eye.

9. It helps recover a patient from chronic illness.

10. Driving nails made of "Kale Ghode ki Naal" in each of the legs of a cot (Khatia) saves a patient.

A boy selling "Kale Ghode ki Naal"
(Horseshoe of a black horse)

            There are no scientific reasons behind these beliefs. So people believing in such things are called superstitious. Due to these people, the horseshoe of a black horse is in good demand. To make an earning from this superstition some people have started selling it. They keep a black horse, sell its horseshoe and replace it with another one. At least three such horses are brought near the vegetable market in our locality. Two of them are with a cart where they play some music to catch the attention of people.

         One day I saw a family buying a horseshoe from a boy riding a dark black horse. On-demand, the boy lifted a front leg of the horse and removed the horseshoe and gave it to the family. 

       Though superstitions are not viewed as good in modern days it is giving employment to some people.

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