Diwali 2024: Today, the festival of Diwali is celebrated with great enthusiasm all over India. On the day of Diwali, the whole house is decorated, the house is decorated with lamps. Also, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are worshiped on the day of Diwali. But, in India, there is another popular tradition on Diwali night and that is making Kajal.
Actually making Kajal on Diwali night is considered very important. On this day, kajal is made by lamplight and then applied on the eyes of all the members of the house. But why is Kajal applied on Diwali night? Please let us know the reason.
Why is Kajal made on Diwali?
Kajal is made in many homes on Diwali day. To do this, a lamp is lit throughout the night. Kajal is made of the blackness that accumulates when the lamp is lit. That kajal is applied to the eyes of everyone in the house. Apart from this, this kajal is also applied in important places in the house like cupboards, safes and stoves. It is believed that with this Kajal remedy the negative energy is removed from the house and happiness and peace also remains in the house. Application of kajal is also believed to protect the person from evil powers.
Scientific Importance of Diwali Kajal
The pollution level is very high during Diwali. Pollution affects people’s eyes. Sometimes when the pollution level is high, some people’s eyes turn red. Due to which people’s eyes start watering and there is a burning sensation. In such a situation, kajal protects those eyes from pollution and cold winds.
How to make Kajal
First, fill a lamp with oil. After this, place a cotton wick and light it. After lighting the lamp, place a plate obliquely over its flame. Little by little the soot will begin to accumulate on the plate. After collecting it, add a drop of ghee and use it.
