Hindu Tradition: There are many types of traditions and beliefs prevalent in Hinduism. From greeting by touching feet or folding hands to covering the head during worship and applying Tilak on the forehead. In Hindu culture, applying Tilak is mandatory from a religious point of view. Although Tilak is applied by both men and women. But there is a special religious belief behind women applying a bindi on their forehead.
The bindi on a woman’s forehead is a symbol of her marital bliss
Women wearing a bindi on their forehead is not just a style statement or beauty. Rather it is related to Solah Shringar. Therefore it is mandatory for every married woman to wear a bindi on her forehead. Because the bindi on the forehead of a woman is considered a symbol of marital bliss like sindoor, mangalsutra and bangles etc. The tradition of wearing a bindi on the forehead of a married woman has been going on for centuries.
What is the religious significance of the dot on the forehead
Bindi has many names like Bindiya, Tikli, Bottu, Tip, Kumkum etc. Circular bindi means drop or ear. Married women should wear colorful bindi on their forehead. Colorful bindi is a sign of marital bliss. According to religious belief, red bindi is related to Lakshmi Ji. According to astrology, red bindi is related to Mars, because Mars is the factor of this color. Therefore, there is a religious belief that women wearing red bindi leads to a happy married life.
Bindi is applied on the forehead between the eyebrows. This is the sixth chakra of the body, which is also called Ajna Chakra, Brow Chakra or Third Eye. Description of these chakras is also found in the Vedas. When a bindi is applied on this place i.e. on these chakras, it develops powers that enhance inner knowledge.
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