During Diwali night, lighting diyas represents far more than festive decoration—it serves as an auspicious medium for sacred remedies and spiritual protection. Across millions of Indian households, a cherished tradition involves capturing the soot from a consecrated ghee or mustard oil lamp lit before Goddess Lakshmi to create pure, homemade kajal (kohl). According to Vedic astrology and traditional beliefs, kajal prepared on this night absorbs positive divine energies from the Diwali rituals. Beyond enhancing eye wellness naturally, this sacred black soot acts as an astrological shield against nazar dosha (the evil eye), negative cosmic energies, and persistent career or personal hurdles. Renowned astrologer and spiritual mentor Dr. Jai Madaan recently shared the exact, authentic method to make this pure kohl at home along with targeted placement remedies to maximize its benefits.

How to Make Pure Kajal at Home: Step-by-Step Method by Dr. Jai Madaan

Preparing pure, chemical-free kajal at home requires minimal kitchen items and takes place directly alongside your evening Diwali Lakshmi Puja.

1. Light the Sacred Lamp: Begin by lighting a clean clay or metal diya placed in front of Goddess Lakshmi’s altar. Fill the lamp with pure cow’s ghee or mustard oil and insert a clean cotton wick.

2. Position the Collector Plate: Take a clean, dry stainless steel or brass plate. Elevate the plate slightly above the flame using two small supports (such as small metal bowls or cups) so that the tip of the flame gently touches the underside of the plate.

3. Collect the Carbon Soot: Allow the lamp to burn uninterrupted overnight. As the flame burns, dark soot (kalikh) will continuously deposit across the bottom surface of the plate.

4. Prepare the Kohl: In the morning, gently scrape the fine black soot using a clean spoon or knife into a sterilized container or small silver dibbi. Add a single drop of pure cow ghee or almond oil and blend thoroughly until it forms a smooth, rich, dark paste.

Astrological Remedies: How and Where to Apply the Diwali Kajal

According to Dr. Jai Madaan, the application of Diwali night kajal goes beyond cosmetic beauty—specific body placements unlock localized protective benefits.

• Warding Off General Evil Eye (Nazar Dosha): If children or adults are attending large social gatherings, weddings, or festive parties, apply a tiny dot of this kajal behind the left ear. Astrologically, the left side acts as a shield against incoming negative vibrations and envy.

• Removing Work Obstacles and Career Delays: When leaving home for a crucial job interview, business negotiation, or key project meeting, apply a small dot of the kajal behind your right ear. This placement helps eliminate recurring delays, clear administrative roadblocks, and foster success.

• Protecting Your Household Environment: If you suspect negative energy or continuous discord within your home, apply a small tikka (mark) of this kajal onto a white paper sheet and affix it to the west wall of your house. Once your home gatherings or festive events conclude, tear the paper and discard it outside to clear accumulated negative energy.