Religious Texts that are explained briefly, as most concepts and customs find their origin here. For somebody who is unfamiliar with the intricacies of these customs, it may be difficult to accept the explanations offered. For example in the present-day, it may seem ridiculous to worship natural phenomena. Here, it is important to consider the circumstances in which these customs originated. This would enable an understanding of the belief, whether one goes on to accept it or not is immaterial. One of the most refreshing aspects of Hinduism is the freedom of choice it allows an individual. The beliefs and customs that indiaMystica deals with are those encountered in everyday life. Religious texts like the Vedas, Dharmasutras, Grihyasutras (See Sutra) and Manusmriti are the source of most of them. Therefore anything that is believed to happen, either find its origin in these religious scriptures or is a long-standing belief.

Some of these beliefs go so far back that they have been accepted as a way of life without provoking review. While most of the beliefs and customs find their origin in the scriptures, the authority of which has been questioned periodically, we do find that these vary across India depending on geography and regional influences. We have mostly stayed with 'mainstream' Hinduism.