Holi 2026: Protect Children & Pregnant Women from Negative Energies & Black Magic

• Negative energies are active until Holi; sorcery and tantrics are more active during this period.
• Newborns and pregnant women are believed to be more sensitive to negative energy and the evil eye.
• Wear an 'Om' or 'Hanuman' locket, recite Hanuman Chalisa or Durga Saptashati for protection.
• Pregnant women and small children should stay indoors during Holashtak; avoid sweets from outsiders.
• Apply a black mark on children, burn camphor and cloves, or use a Nazarbattu to ward off evil eye.