Devanagari: काजल ISO15919: kājala also written as kajal
A type of black make-up applied to the rims of the eyes.
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It has two main purposes: cosmetic: a waterline or tightline to enhance and define the shape of the eye, and cultural: applied as a black mark on the forehead or cheek of a child to ward off the evil eye (nazar). Also called surma and anjana. Collyrium, kohl.
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