Bindi
>> Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Importance of Bindi
The bindi is one of the most fascinating of all forms of body decoration. Hindu Women attach a very great significance to this ornamental mark on their forehead, apart from its decorative importance. It is not just an ornamental decoration, it signifies their marital status. The bindi is worn on the forehead between the two eyebrows -- a spot considered a major nerve point in human body since ancient times. The bindi is also commonly known in various Indian languages as 'tika', 'pottu', 'sindoor', 'tilak', 'tilakam', and 'kumkum'.
A bindi is usually a small or a big eye-catching round mark made on the forehead as adornment. However, with changing times & fashion trends, this round-red mark has changed many faces / shapes & designs. Women not only want to go in for stone-studded Bindis, they also also on the lookout for a more designer look, with colors matching their dresses. Here are a few designer bindis, you might want to check out & adorn yourselves with, this karwachauth.
