What beliefs are associated with Bindi (red dot )which is put by Hindu women on their forehead?
“A woman’s beauty is multiplied 1,000 times when she wears a bindi” -Hindu Proverb 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 India in the form of a little red dot. Red was chosen because that color was supposed to bring good fortune into the home of the bride. The red mark made the brid
