Nimbu Mirchi tied on the doorways of shops, business
establishments and Hindu homes is a common sight in India. But why is it
hung on the door? Is Nimbu Mirchi Superstition? Nimbu Mirchi tied on a thread
are hung outside the door to keep away Alakshmi,
or Jyestha, who is considered inauspicious. Alakshmi is the sister of Goddess
Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of fortune and prosperity. But Alakshmi brings
poverty and misery.
Alakshmi likes sour, pungent and hot things. Therefore
shopkeepers, merchants and people tie nimbu mirchi on the doorways of their
shops and homes so that Alakshmi will only come up to the door and eat her
favorite food and satisfy her hunger and leave without entering the shop or
house.
It is believed that after consuming nimbu and mirchi,
Alakshmi loses her urge to enter the house or shop. She will turn around
without casting her malevolent eye.
Is Nimbu Mirchi Superstition?
Yes, it is a superstition if you are non-believer.
For a believer it gives hope and confidence that his/her
business will flourish.