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The TARANG ARTS Nimbu Mirchi Wall Hanging is a fascinating piece of Indian tradition that serves both as decor and as a protective talisman Design: This wall hanging features a thread adorned with dried lemon (nimbu) and seven green chillies (mirchi) Purpose and Significance Warding Off Evil Eye: Nimbu Mirchi is believed to ward off the evil eye cast by Alakshmi, the inauspicious sister of Goddess Lakshmi Misfortune Prevention By hanging Nimbu Mirchi outside homes, shops, or vehicles, people seek to prevent misery, financial troubles, and negative energy. Once, Alakshmi and Lakshmi visited a merchant’s house. When asked to describe their beauty, the merchant diplomatically praised both sisters. He said Alakshmi looked beautiful when leaving the house, and Lakshmi looked beautiful when entering. This led to the belief that Alakshmi brings poverty and misery. To ward off Alakshmi, people hang Nimbu Mirchi at entrances.
Nimbu Mirchi is believed to ward off the evil eye cast by Alakshmi, the inauspicious sister of Goddess Lakshmi Misfortune Prevention.
By hanging Nimbu Mirchi outside homes, shops, or vehicles, people seek to prevent misery, financial troubles, and negative energy.
This wall hanging features a thread adorned with dried lemon (nimbu) and seven green chillies (mirchi) Purpose and Significance Warding Off Evil Eye, And to ward off Alakshmi, people hang Nimbu Mirchi at entrances.
Lemon (Nimbu) is considered pitta-shamak, reducing anger and irritation.
Chillies (Mirchi) are hot in nature (tamasic/rajasic). If Alakshmi consumes them, the lemon’s sourness decreases her anger, prompting her to leave.
Wherever Lakshmi goes, Alakshmi follows. Lakshmi enjoys sweets, while Alakshmi prefers sour and spicy foods like nimbu and mirchi.
People dangle Nimbu Mirchi outside their homes, and Alakshmi accepts the offerings without entering.
