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Why the Bindis/Kumkum/Tilak worn by Indian ladies are red?

s sivasubrahmanyam @shivamani10 (11035) • Hyderabad, India 5 Jun 16

More often, the bindis/kumkum/bottu/Tilak/Tika (different names in different regions) worn by Inian ladies on their forehead are in red color as it considered to represent, Love Honor Prosperity Strength and Passion In Hindu...

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love and fertility

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"Bindi" = A cosmetic mark used to enhance forehead beauty!

nishant5n @nishant5n (1067) • India 15 Oct 11

Hello dear friends, I understand that many of you do not know about "Bindi," and are wondering what is it? You many have not seen it ever before in your life. But I have noticed that "Bindi" has reached all...

a cosmetic mark used to enhance forehead beauty

essential part of makeup kit

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Irwin's Father Moves Out of Family Park

icyorchid @icyorchid (2564) • United States 4 Apr 08

The father of late television star Steve Irwin said he quit the family's Australian conservation park because he had become a "disrupting influence," although the widow of the khaki-clad "Crocodile Hunter" denies a rift in the...

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crocodile hunter

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Happy Birthday Steve Irwin

Eiregirl2017 @Eiregirl2017 (75) • United States 22 Feb 08

Today is Steve's birthday, so I wanted to say Happy Birthday. He is deeply missed by so many. He was a truly wonderful person and made such a difference.

crocoile hunter

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Question for all Hindu's.. Please read..

pebbles_cubbie @pebbles_cubbie (3789) • United States 28 Jan 07

I was wondering about something last night. It concerns the bindi or tilak. If a woman is married and gets divorced from her husband does she take the bindi off? Since her husband is not dead but they are seperated from each...

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What do bindis stand for? Can some Indians help, pls?

ediza02 @ediza02 (107) • Philippines 21 Jan 07

Hey guys, I am wondering what does a bindi stands for? Bindi are the dots or markings in the forehed, some are inbetween the eyebrows. Can any one explain what is it for? Some are very decorative ones, like diamonds and some are...

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ashutoshg @ashutoshg (12) • United States 7 Nov 06

why is bindi usually worn of forehead is uaually round in shape??

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