Why people hang lemon and green chilies outside their home and shops

Wonder why there has been an age-old culture of hanging a string of Nimbu Mirchi outside the homes and shops? Well, this string of lemon with seven chilies is basically a powerful charm that has the efficacy to protect against negativity and nazar dosha. But do you know why this practice has been seen as a timeless remedy to steer clear of doshas and negative energy?

Why this remedy?
This timeless remedy has been mentioned in the books of Vedic astrology and Vastu shastra, which is deeply rooted in spiritual wisdom and can shield against nazar dosha (evil eye) and negativity. As per ancient texts, it is believed that hanging a lemon-chili string outside the house can help in bringing in positivity and removing vastu doshas. This is because lemon absorbs dense energies like a sponge, whereas chilies' fiery capsaicin burns them away, as chilies have Agni's purifying force that keeps negativity at bay and brings in good health, luck and abundance. As per Hindu beliefs, this simple remedy is believed to satisfy Alakshmi, the goddess of misfortune, by luring her to feast on negativity outside the house, rather than disrupt the prosperity within.

Protects from evil eye
Blame it on envy from admirers or enemies, the evil eye is very common and real, and this timeless remedy helps keep negativity from nazar dosha at bay. Hanging a string of nimbu mirchi acts as a decoy that helps absorb the envy and jealous gazes; as it dries and blackens after warding off negativity. Replace this Tuesday every week to boost the energy of the planet Mars that has the energy to remove negative drishti.


Appeasing Alakshmi for Prosperity
As per Hindu mythology, it is believed Goddess Lakshmi’s sister Alakshmi craves for sour and spicy fare; and offering it in the form of a charm can keep her away from the house, and this is why people hang it outside the house and shops by chanting "Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah" while placing the charm to amplify wealth, positivity, and magnetism and keep negative energy at bay.

Elemental Balance
Another reason to hang this charm outside the house and shops is because of the powerful energy of lemon. This is because of lemon’s citric sourness, which represents water tattva that further dissolves emotional toxins. On the other hand, green chilies embody a fiery element that is believed to repel Rahu's illusions. When these two things are threaded together, they form a strong barrier at the entrance of the house and reduce the effect of malefic planets to ensure smooth karma flow for homes and businesses.

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