Phenomenology of Black Magic Beliefs in India: An Exploration of Perceived Psychological, Social, and Somatic Effects
International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research August 23, 2026 Vishesh Srivastava
Beliefs surrounding black magic, spirit influence, and ritual harm have long been interwoven into India's cultural and spiritual fabric, significantly shaping personal behavior, social relationships, and health-seeking pathways. Despite their prevalence, discourse in this domain remains sharply divided between traditional acceptance and empirical dismissal, leaving the subjective, lived reality...