The red dot is called a bindi. It is a form of body decoration. Culturally, Hindus attach a lot of importance to this ornamental mark and call it by various names pottu, bindi, tikka, tilakam and sindoor. There are various theories on why it is important and I will share a few here.




The 'Hot' Spot is the area between the eyebrows on the forehead is the spot of 'agna' chakra. In yogic science, this spot is considered as one of immense power, often called as the third eye. It signifies a point of awakening and is usually activated while pursing spiritual sciences. Ayurveda also believes massaging this spot will relieve stress and insomnia.


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The 'Magic' ingredient is traditionally kumkum (a mixture of turmeric and lime) or chandan (sandalwood) was used to mark a bindi. Kumkum is hygroscopic in nature and can greatly assist to remove excess water from one's head. Turmeric’s anti-bacterial properties are helpful too. Further, the color red is believed to aid spiritually.




On a religious note, the color red symbolizes 'shakti', the goddess of strength. A kumkum is marked on girls after marriage denoting strength and wishing for peace. Women and men have acupressure point in their fore head which when pressed by the ring finger of right hand the acupressure point is pressed and that nerve activates the brain.


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