How to apply nazar tikka correctly: Jai Madaan explains the traditional kajal ritual believed to protect against the evil eye
A traditional Indian ritual, the nazar tikka, using a dot of kajal, is experiencing a resurgence. Originally for infants, adults now use it for spiritual protection, especially those influenced by Saturn. Applied near the hairline before leaving and cleansed upon return, this simple practice is believed to ward off negative energy and jealousy in our increasingly public world.
A traditional Indian ritual, the nazar tikka, using a dot of kajal, is experiencing a resurgence. Originally for infants, adults now use it for spiritual protection, especially those influenced by Saturn. Applied near the hairline before leaving and cleansed upon return, this simple practice is believed to ward off negative energy and jealousy in our increasingly public world.
