Lemon/नींबू/నిమ్మకాయ

Moreover it is believed that lemon has a cooling effect and that's the reason Lemon are offered to Goddess Durga. It is also believed Lemon has the power drive away evil forces from our surroundings. That is the reason, lemons are crushed by the vehicle and a new lemon is hung with chilies in a bead to ward off any future evil eyes. These can also be seen at shops and private homes, usually hanging at the doorways. Some shop keepers keep a lemon in a Glass of water to keep off evil eyes