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Traditionally, the red bindi (or sindhur) was worn only by the married Hindu women, but now it has become a part of women's fashion. Traditionally, the red dot is made up of bovine blood and dirt (earth), however, even this has changed in that many women wear a jewel (authentic gemstone or otherwise).
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DevinThe point between the eyebrows is known as the AJNA chakra and is one of the seven chakras in the body. It pertains to the states/emotions of attention and anger. The pituitary gland known as the king of the endocrine system (it controls all other endocrine glands in the body) lies exactly behind this point. The bindi/kumkum (which originally is made up of Haldi (turmeric) and Lime) or sandalwood paste resonates at a frequency which brings about harmony in the pituitary and hence the entire endocrine system in the person. Though bindis are today made up of plastic and gum (very harmful) they are actually used traditionally as tilaks by both men and women for the aforesaid purposes.
actually to correct you. Indian women have red dots on there foreheads because that symbolizes that they are married and have a husband. now a days women in America and India were them for fashion and religious reasons. :) if you need anymore help just ask more questions and ill answer them. i know about India because my parents were born in India and i am an Asian. or Indian.
^^^Actually men do have the red dots as well so it was a correct question to ask.
The Bindi, or the dot, has a deep spiritual meaning for Hindus that revolves around chakra and figuratively seeing with a third eye. Chakra is the belief that certain points on the body have a deeper spiritual purpose to them. The point in between the eyes is considered to be a focal point of concentration and understanding, hence the figurative third eye reference, to see what most do not. It revolves around the belief in being conscious of things that take deep spiritual focus.
It also can carry the idea of the center of the universe around us is at that point on the forehead that deals with concentration and meditation. It is a symbol for many, but for some the dot is actually believed to help them be able to see things clearly.
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What is the name of the red dot on the forehead of Indian women?
sindhoor sindhoor
How do you get an Indian man of the bus?
To get an Indian man of the bus you would have to press his red dot on his forehead. LOL!
What does the red dot mean on the forehead of an Indian?
The position of the tilaka is standard: centre of the forehead. It represents a third, inner eye. Hindu tradition holds that all people have three eyes, the two outer ones used for seeing the outside world, the third one focusing inward toward God. As such, the red dot signifies piety as well as serving as a constant reminder to keep God in the front of a believer's thoughts. Let's be clear... Indian people not apply a dot on forehead. Only Hindus who worship Hindu religion apply a dot on their forehead, not all Indian peoples. The red dot between their eyebrows known as a bindi or bindu are commonly worn by hindus and indians.It is a symbol of their religion, auspiciousness, good fortune, and marital status and usually worn after marriage. In their religion it represents the 3rd eye of the spiritual sight. It is made by a red powder called Sindur Made by powdered turmeric and fresh lime juice. There is also a black bindi and it is worn often before marriage and used to ward off the evil eye. Young girls are free to wear any color they want. So a dot worn between somebody's eyebrows has so much history, life, and information.
Did Gandhi wear a red dot?
No
What foods did the red Indian tribe eat?
Red indian food
