2006-08-04 19:29:10 · 10 answers · asked by ruckusssss 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
It's their third eye. Triclops.
2006-08-04 19:37:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pronounced Bin Dee, the word bindi is derived from the Sanskrit word bindu, which means "drop". There are two common meanings of bindi throughout India. The first is tied to Hindu religion and the second is social symbol. Throughout India , many believe it is suppose to be representative of the mystic third eye and become the central point of the base of creation Therefore, the traditional red dot (often made with tikka powder or vermillion) can be seen on men and women alike. When visiting a temple, it is common for the priest to mark, men, women and children with this mark using his finger. The second historical and cultural significance of bindi is as a social symbol, very similar to western wedding bands. Bindi were worn by married women in North India in the form of a little red dot. Red was chosen because that color was suppose to bring good fortune into the home of the bride. The red mark made the bride the preserver of the family's honor and welfare. Over time, they also became a fashion accessory and changed in shape and colors.
2006-08-04 19:39:33 · answer #2 · answered by 5abiKudi_USA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on whether the lady is married or unmarried. For the former, it signifies a symbol of her marriage, along with the red-vermilion that is applied in the (parting of) hairs on the head, it also acts as a beauty symbol...you can probably draw parallels with the wedding band (or ring) that is worn by married women in the West.
For the unmarried, the red-dot (or it can be of any color) signifies beauty...its applied more for the enhancement of the overall look of the face.
IMO it definitely quadruples, if you can say so, along with long hair ...the feminine beauty.
Hope this helps!
2006-08-04 19:40:14 · answer #3 · answered by Sh00nya 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The red dot symbolises that she is already married. Unmarried Indian women will be putting on a black dot. The black dot on unmarried women can protect them from harm. :-)
2006-08-04 19:37:55 · answer #4 · answered by Cool Orchid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its the mark of the minds eye... it is where the next plain of perception eminates from
2006-08-04 19:34:23 · answer #5 · answered by E-Rock 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it's a status symbol as far as wealth and family go.
2006-08-04 19:32:32 · answer #6 · answered by quasixonomo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are marks of fertility, wisdom, faith or bravery... and also decorations like our own make-up
2006-08-04 19:33:18 · answer #7 · answered by NetBoy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, wow, I've always wondrered that! Thankx for asking!!!!!!
2006-08-04 19:34:10 · answer #8 · answered by ditzy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its from a laser on an assault rifle
2006-08-04 19:33:41 · answer #9 · answered by Emily B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they don't mean anything...they are just for ornamentation....jewelry. They are stick on's.
2006-08-04 19:33:28 · answer #10 · answered by cornerstonefaith1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋