Wearing a black thread around the wrist, ankle, or neck is believed to ward off negative energies. It is one of the oldest methods to protect oneself from evil eyes (Buri Nazar)
Rock Salt (Sendha Namak) is believed to absorb negative energies. People usually take a bath with rock salt mixed in water to cleanse themselves from any evil effects.
This popular totka is well known to guard us by repelling negative energies and the evil eye. Simply hang lemon and green chillies at the entrance of homes, shops, or vehicles.
Also known as Nazar Battu, these are popularly worn as jewelry as they reflect or absorb the negative energy, preventing it from affecting the person.
Burning red chili peppers is believed to identify and remove the effects of the evil eye. This method gives instant results especially when someone falls suddenly ill
Lighting camphor or incense sticks (dhoop) daily during prayers or rituals is believed to purify the environment and ward off evil spirits.
Apply a small dot of kajal behind the ear or on the forehead, especially for children. This is believed to distract or ward off the evil eye.