Makar Sankranti on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, marks one of the most spiritually potent moments in the Hindu calendar. This is the day when the Sun transitions from Sagittarius into Capricorn (Makar), initiating Uttarayan—the northward journey of the sun associated with divine blessings, spiritual elevation, and the removal of negative karmic influences. The Mahapunya Kaal (most auspicious window) extends from 2:49 PM to 3:13 PM, with the broader Punya Kala spanning 2:49 PM to 5:45 PM, providing an extended sacred period for performing this powerful protection ritual.
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Performing the Nazar Dosh Nivaran (Removal of Evil Eye) Pratyangira Devi Suraksha Puja (Protection Ritual) on this auspicious day amplifies the protective energies exponentially. The cosmic alignment of this transition day creates an ideal window for invoking the fiercest and most protective manifestation of the Divine Mother.

Sacred Pratyangira Devi altar for Nazar Dosh Nivaran Suraksha Puja on Makar Sankranti 

Understanding Nazar Dosh: The Evil Eye and Its Effects
Nazar Dosh, commonly known as the "Evil Eye," refers to the negative energy transferred through the envious, jealous, or malevolent gaze of others. This is not mere superstition but a recognized form of energy disturbance acknowledged in Vedic astrology and traditional spiritual sciences.
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How Nazar Dosh Manifests:

The negative intention in someone's gaze—whether conscious or unconscious—creates vibrational disturbances in your aura (personal energy field). When someone looks at you or your loved ones with envy, jealousy, ill-will, or even excessive admiration without protective blessing ("Nazar na lage"), their negative vibrations can penetrate your energy field and create obstacles.

Common Signs and Symptoms:?

People affected by Nazar Dosh typically experience persistent health issues without clear medical causes, continuous bad luck despite sincere efforts, frequent quarrels and misunderstandings in relationships, unexpected financial losses and instability, exhaustion and mental fatigue despite adequate rest, anxiety and restlessness without apparent cause, feeling emotionally drained even after pleasant interactions, and repeated failures in important endeavors.

Astrological Sensitivity:

Certain planetary placements increase vulnerability to Nazar Dosh. A weak or debilitated Moon in the birth chart creates emotional instability when attacked by negative energy. Weak placements of Rahu and Saturn also increase susceptibility. Understanding your astrological chart can reveal your particular vulnerability.

The Divine Protector: Pratyangira Devi
Pratyangira Devi, also known as Maha Pratyangira, Narasimhi, Nikumbala, or Atharvana Bhadrakali, is the most ferocious and protective manifestation of the Divine Mother in Hindu tantric and Vedic traditions. Her name, derived from the ancient rishis Pratyangira and Angiras, literally means "to reverse and repel attacks"—encapsulating her supreme ability to shield devotees from harm.

Mythological Origins:

According to sacred texts, Pratyangira Devi emerged directly from Lord Shiva's third eye—the seat of cosmic consciousness and divine wisdom. Her origin occurred at a crucial moment: after Lord Narasimha (the fierce avatar of Vishnu) slayed the demon king Hiranyakashipu, his divine fury remained uncontrollable, threatening to destroy the three worlds. It was Pratyangira Devi who alone could calm the furious Lord Narasimha, using her compassion and wisdom, revealing her power that transcends even the fiercest divine manifestations.

The Divine Form and Its Symbolism:

Pratyangira Devi embodies the perfect balance of masculine and feminine divine energies through her unique form:

Lion Head (Masculine): Represents courage, warrior spirit, divine fury against evil, and the animal instinct to defend and protect. The male lion symbolizes kingship and supremacy over all forces.

Human Body (Feminine): Represents Shakti (divine feminine energy), compassion, wisdom, and the creative power of the universe. This creates the sacred union of Shiva (masculine consciousness) and Shakti (feminine energy).

Lion Vehicle/Throne: She is seated upon a lion, indicating her absolute dominion, royal authority, and superiority over all negative forces. Just as the lion is the king of the jungle, she is the supreme protector.

Garland of Skulls: Adorns her body, symbolizing her transcendence over death, attachment, and mundane concerns. The skulls represent the destroyed egos and eliminated obstacles of her devotees.

Trident (Trishul): Held in her hand, represents her warrior nature, her ability to pierce through three realms (physical, mental, spiritual), and her power to destroy the three types of suffering (Adi Bhautika, Adi Daivika, Adi Atmika).

Shiva's Drum (Damaru): Symbolizes her innate ability to destroy tamas (darkness, ignorance, negative tendencies) and the three worlds themselves. The rhythmic beat of the drum represents the cosmic vibration that destroys evil.

Serpent Noose (Naga Rope): In her grasp, it represents her power to subdue any enemy, bind them powerless, and render adversaries defenseless against her protective might.

Sri Chakra Embodiment: She is described as Sri Chakra Swaroopini, embodying the cosmic energy of the entire universe in geometric form—representing complete, all-encompassing divine protection.

Nature of Her Protection:?
Pratyangira Devi is not a deity of destruction but of transformation and protection. Unlike destructive goddesses, she destroys only negativity—evil intentions, black magic, karmic obstacles, and demonic forces—while protecting the righteous. Residing in the cremation grounds (like Lord Shiva), she signifies self-realization, liberation from worldly attachments, and the burning away of karmic impurities.

Why Pratyangira Devi for Nazar Dosh Removal?

Pratyangira Devi is the ultimate antidote to Nazar Dosh because her powers directly address the three levels of evil eye attack:
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Physical Level: She protects against the malevolent intentions behind physical gazes and words, creating an invisible shield that repels negative energy before it penetrates your aura.

Astral/Energy Level: Her fierce energy reverses negative vibrations that have already entered your energy field, neutralizing their effect and transmuting them into protective power.

Karmic Level: Her worship addresses the karmic patterns that made you vulnerable to Nazar Dosh in the first place, dissolving old patterns of victimization.

Sit in a meditative posture facing the altar. Place your right hand over your heart and speak with complete sincerity:

"On this most auspicious day of Makar Sankranti, invoking the divine grace of Sri Maha Pratyangira Devi, I, [your full name], perform this Nazar Dosh Nivaran Suraksha Puja with complete devotion and unwavering faith. I seek the fierce protection of Pratyangira Devi to remove all negative influences, envious gazes, and malevolent intentions directed toward me and my loved ones. May my aura be purified, my enemies defeated, and my spiritual path protected from all obstacles. By the power of Pratyangira Devi, may righteousness prevail and all negativity be destroyed. Om Pratyangiraaya Namah."

Ring the bell loudly three times to invoke Pratyangira Devi's presence:

Visualize brilliant golden light descending from the cosmos

See Pratyangira Devi materializing in the light, her lion face fierce and protective, her human body radiant with Shakti

Feel her warrior energy surrounding you completely

Chant loudly with devotion:

(Om Aim Pratyangiraaya Vidmahe Shoolini Dhimahi Tanno Raudri Prochodayat)

"I meditate upon Pratyangira Devi, the wielder of the trident, grant me the wisdom and strength."

(Om Namo Pratyangire Sarva Kamana Siddhi Hraam Hreem Namah)

(Om Aim Hreem Shreem Pratyangire Maam Raksha-Raksha
Mama Shatrun Bhanjai-Bhanjai Fe Hum Phat Swaha)

"O Pratyangira Devi, protect me, protect me. Destroy my enemies, destroy them. I bow to you."

(Om Hreem Ksham Bhaksha Jvaala Jihvey Pratyangire Ksham Hreem Hum Phat)

(Om Jai Pratyangire Mata, Bhayam Har Sarvada—Glory to Mother Pratyangira, remove all fear)

(Pratyangire Sharanam Gachhami—I take shelter in Pratyangira Devi)

Rise slowly, maintaining reverence

Leave the lamps burning if safe, or extinguish carefully

Pratyangira Devi is extraordinarily powerful. Some tantric traditions recommend that for every 1,000 recitations of her mantra, an equal number of neutralizing practices (Bala) be performed. However, for basic Nazar Dosh removal, sincere practice with pure intention will suffice.
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This comprehensive Nazar Dosh Nivaran Pratyangira Devi Suraksha Puja on Makar Sankranti (January 14, 2026) harnesses the fierce protective power of the Divine Mother at the most auspicious cosmic moment, creating an unbreakable spiritual armor against all negative influences while liberating you from past karmic patterns of victimization and vulnerability.