Lemon & chiles

LoriM · May 9th, 2007, 02:15

I was intrigued by the string of lemon and chiles I saw hanging in doorways in India -- once even on a police booth! Does that talisman (used to ward off the evil eye) have a name? I saw a silver version in Old Delhi but didn't buy it; I'd like to see if I can find a version on the web.

Thanks!!

machadinha · May 9th, 2007, 02:18

That's funny, the question came up recently: 7 chilies and a lemon.

LoriM · May 9th, 2007, 02:22

Awesome! Thanks! Although I see it doesn't seem to have a name. Maybe it too audacious to name. : )

machadinha · May 9th, 2007, 02:26

I'm sure it does, it's just not mentioned there. Others might step in... Patience, peace -- as one author put it

LoriM · May 9th, 2007, 02:34

Shanti, shanti.

vireya · May 11th, 2007, 18:15

It is called a "nimbu mirchi". This is Hindi for lemon chilli.

Indojingai · May 11th, 2007, 18:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoriM

I was intrigued by the string of lemon and chiles I saw hanging in doorways in India -- once even on a police booth! Does that talisman (used to ward off the evil eye) have a name? I saw a silver version in Old Delhi but didn't buy it; I'd like to see if I can find a version on the web.

Thanks!!

OP: Indian people believe in jinx/omen/bad luck/evil eye (*) and other bullshit. So, if they think an item is susceptible to those(*) they make it look/feel bad by a notch to bring down the chances of getting those (*) by putting black dots on things, smearing turmeric and hanging pungent food on the door.

LoriM · May 11th, 2007, 18:46

Thank you all!!!

May 9th, 2007, 02:15	#1
LoriM Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 6	Lemon & chiles I was intrigued by the string of lemon and chiles I saw hanging in doorways in India -- once even on a police booth! Does that talisman (used to ward off the evil eye) have a name? I saw a silver version in Old Delhi but didn't buy it; I'd like to see if I can find a version on the web. Thanks!!

May 9th, 2007, 02:18	#2
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,120	That's funny, the question came up recently: 7 chilies and a lemon. __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

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