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CULTURE-INDIA
Why do Indian Women Wear Bindi on Their Forehead?
Bindi — A small dot with a big cultural impact
In India, it is a common scene woman in the house or outside walking around with a red dot called bindi on their forehead. Have you ever wondered what is the reason for this?
The Bindi is a power symbol of strength and beauty.
Origin of Bindis
Bindi is deeply rooted in the ancient Vedas and originated from the Sanskrit word “Bindu”, meaning “drop”, “dot”, or “point”, reflecting its round shape. The word “Bindu” is mentioned in the Rigveda as the starting point of creation and the beginning of the universe. This close association with the birth of the universe has earned the Bindi the title of “The sacred symbol of the vast cosmos.
You will be shocked to know that it has cultural, spiritual and scientific reasons for this. Let’s examine what are they. It is commonly believed in Hinduism that our body consists of seven energy centers called ‘chakras’ and the sixth Chakra (The Ajna Chakra) is located in the center of the forehead. The red Bindi (red dot) is placed in the Chakra location to strengthen its powers. Besides, it is also believed that this chakra is closely associated with the pineal…
