What does the red dot on the forehead of many females from india mean?

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Vishaka G

The red dot on the forehead tells everyone who sees her that she is married. Indian culture is so that women proud to be seen by the public as married, widows are not allowed to wear the red dot.

An alternative is a red streak of powder in the parting of the hair.

Coloured dots (bindis) can also be used but can cause some confusion, as they are usually fashion statements.
Black dots are usually worn by unmarried women or by young babies to ward off the evil eye.

(If you don't want to be harassed while travelling India, wear a dot!)

ÙÙŠÙ†ÙˆØ¯ 2008

Dear Fritonia,

The meaning of It may vary depending the region/state or culture, but in general,

Not only in the forehead of "women", the red dot will be there even for babe girls, also the colour may or may not be red, it may black, blue, red, green etc. It known as "Bindi", "Pottu"(in Malayalam), and it is just to beautify the girl and not showing any other meaning, For baby girls it will be in forehead and also right hand side of face too. This is just a tradition (even not related to religion as some answerers pointed out).

For women, if the "bindi" or red spot, in the top of forehead (like near to hair) it shows that the women is married, and the "bindi" named as "sindhooram". It is really a religious tradition in hinduism. So it is with a great value too.

Hope this will help you a little.
Best of Luck
Thx

bhumikaa p

tradition....like ppl here wear make up to look good...this is one of the things they doo to look good...now in this genteration its not red...it can b any color to match ur outfit nd diff. styles....

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hope that helped.

suvarna s

Red dot, called kumkum in Indian languages and vermilion in English is religiously and traditionally associated with Hinduism. A married woman puts it on her forehead or in the front partition of her hair. U will also find it in temples near our gods and goddesses, coz it is an auspicious and crucial element in all Hindu functions and Pujas(worship of Gods/Goddesses). Nowadays girls wear ready-made bindis(stick-ons) due 2 hectic lifestyles and time constraints. Many young girls also wear colorful bindis 2 match their outfits and accessories not due 2 some religious reason.

Gigi

The red tikka (in the middle of the forehead where the hair would part in the center of the head) indicates marriage.

Other bindi (stick on or painted dots in the center of the forehead) are just for show---like jewelry to match your sari or salwar kameez.

Mrudul S

All Hindu ladies use this red dot on their forehead. It is called as Kumkum which is a very auspicious. In some special occasion Hindu males also use this Kumkum which is a vertical line. In old days Kumkum was used which is made from turmeric powder making it alkaline by some alkaline agents. Now a days it became inconvenient to use this dry powder so readymade 'bindis' are available in various size and with different colurs and patterns. But really speaking only red colour is the authentic kumkum others are just for show. A married Hindu lady must use this kumkum or red bindi. Earlier in old days widows were not putting kumkum.

In many auspicious ceremonies ladies used to invite each other for Haldikumku. In this ceremony they out turmeric adn kumkum on each other's forehead. This is a way to greet each other.

In Maharashtra engagement program is known as Kumkum Lavane. (means to put kumku on the forehead of the bride by the father of the bridegroom) which means that the declaration by the father of the son that this girl will wed my son.

priya j

The Bindi or Kumkum on Indian females forehead donates she is Sumangali or Suhagan which means she is either a spinster or a married women.

KHS

Its call bindi

its not necessary that its always a dot and red. it can be other shaped as well as colored.

Its religious and transitional wear in India.

Normally females who are married are putting that thing.

Its also part of fashion, female looks good in Indian traditional wear with this red dot

crischan

It shows whether the female is married or not, to which community she belongs, whether her husband is alive or dead. It also acts as a protection from evil happenings.

chuppkaychuppkay

Women in general every where and in all cultures from time immemorial like to beautify themselves and like the delicate and artistic things. It is wise, prudent, intelligent and compassionate to respect every human being rather then to criticise and or make fun.

ma b

Red Dot" redirects here. For other uses see Red Dot (disambiguation)

A bindi on a forehead.A bindi (from Sanskrit bindu, meaning "a drop, small particle, dot") is a forehead decoration worn in South Asia[1] and Southeast Asia. Traditionally it is a dot of red color applied in the center of the forehead close to the eyebrows, but it can also consist of a sign or piece of jewelry worn at this location.

Traditionally, married Hindu women wear a bindi. The traditional bindi is made with red sindoor powder or perhaps a black ointment. The bindi is a form of tilak, religious Hindu signs worn on the forehead. Nowadays, bindis are also worn by women who are not married, children, and by women who are not Hindu. The Hindus believe that a red bindi should be worn by women who are married and a black bindi is worn by single girls. A black bindi is also believed to keep the evil spirits away.

Outside South Asia, bindis may be worn by women of Indian origin. Western women who have converted to Hinduism, such as in the Hare Krishnas, may also wear bindis. Sometimes they are worn as a style statement. International celebrities such as Gwen Stefani, Shakira, Madonna, Nina Hagen, Nelly Furtado, and Shania Twain have been seen wearing bindis.

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Religious significance

The area between the eyebrows (where the bindi is placed) is said to be the sixth chakra, ajna, the seat of "concealed wisdom". According to followers of Tantrism, this chakra is the exit point for kundalini energy. The bindi is said to retain energy and strengthen concentration. [1] It is also said to protect against demons or bad luck.
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In addition to the bindi, in India, a vermilion mark in the parting of the hair just above the forehead is worn by married women as a symbol of their married status. During North Indian marriage ceremonies, the groom applies sindoor on the parting in the bride's hair. Ancient Chinese women wore similar marks (for purely decorative purposes) since the second century, which became popular during the Tang Dynasty

seekn2know

Why do you often see a Indian women with a red dot on her forehead?
The red dot is a symbol of her marriage. A North Indian woman wears a red streak on the parting of her hair. An unmarried woman sometimes wears a black dot on her forehead. This black colour is used to counteract the effect of the evil eye. If a lovely young girl gets too many compliments, Indians feel that some kind of harm may come to her, so this dot repels evil influences. Modern young misses match the dots on their foreheads with the colour of their saris today. This is not traditional but only a fashionable act.

Ella

its just a tradition thing well not really tradition but like its kinda there religion. Its called a bindi. I kinda know about it cuz my mom used to have one so yeah!!!

j$st

marriage

â–ºBobBâ—„

lift the dot and see if she won a motel, gas station, or a convenience store.

tracymae64

That is their barcode, it tells you whether they own a gas station or a convenience store.

Marty

if you separate it ,it will come up 666!. oh come on where's your sense of humor

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