2007-11-09 07:15:30 · 10 answers · asked by victoria c 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The holy dot or bindi (also known as kumkum, mangalya, tilak, sindhoor and by other names) is an auspicious makeup worn by young Hindu girls and women on their forehead. The term is derived from bindu, the Sanskrit word for a dot or a point. It is usually a red dot made with vermilion (finely powdered bright red mercuric sulphide). Considered a blessed symbol of Uma or Parvati, a bindi signifies female energy (shakti) and is believed to protect women and their husbands. Traditionally a symbol of marriage (hence the widows did not wear vermilion), it has now become a decorative item and is worn today by unmarried girls and women of other religions as well. No longer restricted in color or shape, bindis today are seen in many colors and designs and are manufactured with self-adhesives and felt.
2007-11-09 07:21:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
The tilaka signify the 0.33 eye, or strategies's eye, it rather is linked with many Hindu gods and the assumption of meditation and non secular enlightenment. in the previous, tilakas have been usually worn by utilising gods, monks, ascetics, or worshippers, yet is now a normal practice for many Hindus. the area between the eyebrows, the 6th chakra regular because of the fact the 'agna' which potential 'command', is the seat of hid understanding. it is the centre element wherein all adventure is gathered in entire concentration. The dot is symbolic of the hid understanding. The words tilaka and bindi (pink dot) overlap rather, yet are honestly no longer synonymous. between the variations: A tilaka is often utilized with paste or powder, while a bindi may be paste, a sticky label, or maybe jewelry. A tilaka might nicely be worn by utilising the two sexes, while a bindi is worn because of utilising females. A tilaka is often utilized for non secular or religious motives, or to honor a personage, experience, or victory. A bindi can characterize marriage, or be merely for ornamental applications.
2016-10-01 23:45:15 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It started as a symbol that denoted a married woman. Similar to the way western culture women wear engagement and wedding rings to show their status. But was deeper that it also asked for wisdom and protection within the marriage.
It has grown, and is now also worn by unmarried women and girls as a "prayer" for spiritual blessing.
2007-11-09 07:25:20 · answer #3 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-11-09 07:40:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
3rd eye I think. Mind, I say.
2007-11-09 07:20:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Opening of the so-called "Third Eye".Yes,it is occult related.
2007-11-09 07:20:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋
yah, religious. Hindu.
2007-11-09 07:19:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
The mark of the beast.
2007-11-09 07:20:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
IT MEANS THEY ARE READY TO IRON!
2007-11-09 07:20:52 · answer #9 · answered by karen w 6 · 1⤊ 6⤋
dunno, but it draws my attention like car crash.
2007-11-09 07:20:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋