Why do Indians hang lemons in front of their cars?

It is superstitious belief. And, not scientifically proven fact. Some people belief that if they tie the lemon along with green chilies hung outside the door of a house or in a car, then the evils or any inauspicious happenings stay away from it. read more

Some people belief that if they tie the lemon along with green chilies hung outside the door of a house or in a car, then the evils or any inauspicious happenings stay away from it. And, brings happiness and fortune. read more

That's why they bind the following together in front of a house 1. Lemon 2. Chillies 3. Coconut / sea shell 4. A sharp thorn All the above are tied to usually to a strong string and hanged in front of a house. When a person got snake bite, Indians use the coconut / sea shell to use as a container to fill medicine using the herbs nearby. read more

The concept behind this is, if you have a very attractive possession like a newly built house, people will oggle at it jealously and make it lose its novelty/value. So, instead you yourself demean it non-destructively by hanging lemon&chillies, showing an evil face or horse shoe nailed to front door or putting a black spot on face of a cute baby. read more

In order to not allowing her to enter the shops or buisness places either, they hang these seven chillies along with the lemon at their entrances. According to Indian Mythology, Alakshmi likes Sour, Pungent and Hot things. read more