6 things to keep with you for protection against evil eye

Evil eye, witchcraft, ‘nazar lag jana’, and the concept of negative, redundant energies are not new. In fact, contrary to what people might think and assume, the belief in ‘evil eye’ is widespread, not just limited to India. Many believe that even a simple glance from some people can carry harmful energy that will cause misfortune, illness, or even failures. And so, as protection from these energies is important, people protect themselves with different tools and practices.
Here we mention 6 things to keep with you for protection against evil eye.

One of the best ways believed to keep yourself protected from evil eye is by keeping a picture of a god or deity. In many Indian houses, people keep images of Lord Ganesha, Lord Hanuman, or Maa Durga, as they are believed to be powerful protectors against harm. So, when you carry an image of a God, especially one known for strength and protection, it is thought that they help you stay protected from harm and evil.
So, keep a small picture of a God, anyone you like or look up to, tucked into your wallet, handbag, or even near your office desk.

Indians have been using the black thread for a long time, and the belief that it will keep evil eye away has been passed down through generations. People wear the black thread around their wrists, their ankles, their neck, and some even tie the thread on the doors of their house, and keep it in their vehicles.
It is believed that the black thread absorbs and deflects negative energy, and priests usually bless these threads to make them powerful against evil spells.

Panchmukhi Hanuman is a powerful symbol of protection in Hinduism. The Panchmukhi (5-faced) form of Lord Hanuman was the one who destroyed Ahiravan and saved Lord Ram and Lakshman from his clutches. And so, wearing a locket or bracelet of Panchmukhi Hanuman ji is thought to guard against the evil eye and other negative forces.

From kitchen spices, Cloves have always been used in traditional rituals to give people protection, and purify them if it is believed that they have been affected by evil eye or witchcraft. In many Indian households, cloves are burned during prayers which makes them release a fragrance that is believed to cleanse the environment. Plus, it is also believed that the spice’s strong scent removes negativity.
To use cloves for protection, keep a few cloves in your pocket, or your purse.

Cardamom, or Elaichi, is also used in purification rituals, and is believed to be great at removing evil eye. Just like cloves, cardamom also cleanses and purifies the air, and creates a protective aura around you. So, if you wish to use cardamom for protection, keep a few pods of Elaichi in your pocket or purse, and don’t remove them till their aroma is intact. Or, you can also burn some cardamom near the home temple, and then spread the smoke all around the home.

Camphor, or Kapur, is also used for protection against evil eye, witchcraft, and harmful energies. In Indian houses, Kapur is burned to purify the air, remove negative and stagnant energy, and also create a peaceful environment owing to the strong scent. To use camphor in the protective sense, buy some ‘Bhimseni Kapur’, instead of regular camphor, and burn 3-4 cubes everyday after your daily puja. The aroma that it emanates does not just purify the air, but also calms you down and puts your mind at ease.