**Hunu Palapala** is a deeply rooted folk belief in Sri Lankan society. It is believed that when a Hunu (a gecko) falls on a certain part of a person's body, it will reveal either auspicious or inauspicious **predictions** regarding that person's future. According to this traditional Shastra, the results obtained according to the parts of the body are as follows:
1. Head and face related effects
Body Part
Result
Meaning
Head
Conflict / Deadly Fear
Conflicts arising or threats to life.
Forehead
Position / Rank
Receiving a high position or honor.
Face
Meeting Relatives
Meeting relatives or friends.
Eyebrow
Honor from Leaders
Receiving respect or recognition from powerful people.
Left Ear
Longevity
Gaining a long and healthy life.
Neck
Royal Fear
Punishment or trouble from authorities/law.
Nose
Illness
Sickness or disease occurring.
Mouth / Around Mouth
Fears
Events that cause fear or danger.
Lips (Lower Lip)
Gaining Wealth
Receiving money or material wealth.
Chest / Breast
Financial Gain / High Acceptance
Receiving financial benefits or honorable recognition.
2. Arm and shoulder related effects
Body Part
Result
Meaning
Right Shoulder
Good Health
Gaining physical well-being.
Left Shoulder
Feminine Comfort / Wealth
Receiving comfort or wealth through women.
Right Arm
Terrible Death / Misfortune to Lover
Fear of violent death or a bad event.
Left Arm
Terrible Death / Feminine Comfort
A severe danger or receiving comfort/wealth through women.
Fingers of Right Hand
Royal Honors
Receiving high honors or recognition.
Nails
Financial Loss
Loss of money or material damage.
3. Fruits related to the trunk
Body Part
Result
Meaning
Stomach
Wealth
Gaining wealth and material possessions.
Belly
Acquisition of Wealth
New wealth or progress.
Right Waist
Imprisonment / Advancement
Falling into imprisonment or achieving progress.
Outer Thigh
Good Fortune / Material Gain
Receiving great good fortune or material gain.
4. Effects related to the feet and lower extremities
Body Part
Result
Meaning
Neck
Misfortune to Father
Misfortune or trouble to father or someone similar to father.
