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Articles: Devotion | | Significance of 'Bindi' | |
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| It's true indeed that 'bindi' is quite significant in religious perspective. Although the word 'bindi' is often substituted by 'kumkum' or 'sindhoor' in this modern age, a clear distinction exists between these three words. 'Bindi' (or 'bottu') is the name given to that red dot whereas 'kumkum' and 'sindhoor' are two different materials with which the dot is made. Chemically, 'kumkum' is red turmeric powder essentially consisting of mercuric sulfide and 'sindhoor' is made up of zinc oxide and dye. Although both 'kumkum' and 'sindhoor' are treated as auspicious, 'sindhoor' especially is supposed to be worn by married women on the center parting of their hair.
Sources:
[1]http://www.thehorizons.com/story/art01.htm
[2] http://hinduism.about.com/library/weekly/aa072002a.htm
Posted by: Mr. Sampath Kumar YERRA At: 11, Sep 2003 1:57:05 AM IST
really good one. hoping to hear more of such stuff
Posted by: Mr Abhinesh Oppala At: 10, Sep 2003 10:30:26 AM IST
What's the region for BINDI not used in other religions ?
Posted by: Mr. M Kumar N At: 9, Sep 2003 5:15:03 PM IST
good one...
Posted by: Mr. M.S.Reddy At: 9, Sep 2003 3:35:42 PM IST
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