Burri Nazar(The evil glance)

If one enters a shop in Jagraon one can note green chilies and lemon
hung at the entrance.This is to ward of Burri Nazar(evil look).The
chillies and the lemon indicate that the owner wishes to put green
chillies and lemon juice into the eyes of a person who gives a jealous
look at his shop.People believe that a Burri Nazar(evil eye) can
pierce through even the rocks.For this reason they hang a black boot
at the front which may hang from the grill of the terrace.There is a
Nazar Pattu(the teasing devil)at the entrance to ward of the Burri
Nazar(evil eye). Generally it is painted on a small earthen port and
hung.People prefer to paint the front gates in black colour.On the
back of the trucks it is written Burri Nazar wale tera moonh kala(May
the face of a person casting evil looks be blackened).A black ribbon
or a black dori(thin rope) is tied to a new vehicle some hang an old
boot or draw the same on the rear of their truck.Some parents name
their sons Kala(The black)so that the son does not suffer due to any
Burri Nazar.However the Gurmukhs write Satnam Waheguru at their gates.