Logic behind 'Sweeping after dark' superstition

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Belief - It is said that sweeping at night or after dark will cause Goddess Lakshmi to leave the house which will result in decrease in wealth.

Logic - In ancient times there was no electricity and lamps or candles were the only source of light. In such dim light, the chances of ornaments and precious household items being swept away by dirt were high, so people swept the floor of their house only during the day and refrained from sweeping after sunset. Furthermore, Despite the complete electrification of homes over time, the superstition survived as it was passed down from generation to generation in the form of a belief system and became a tradition now.