In the Indian tradition, women's dot on the forehead is a common pattern, which not only enhances their beauty, but also deep cultural and scientific reasons behind it. Bindi is often considered a fashion statement, but is part of an important religious and historical tradition.

Bindi's importance in Indian traditions

The word 'Bindi' is derived from the 'point' of Sanskrit. Where the dot is installed, it has spiritual significance in Indian traditions. It is also called 'third eye', which is considered the center of knowledge and intuition. According to Hindu beliefs, putting a dot on the forehead expresses connectivity to a person's internal and divine power.

This point is called Ajna, which is considered the energy center of the body. In ancient times, putting a dot was a way that a person accepted his relationship with God. It was important not only for women, but also for men, because they used to put Tilak at this place.

Apart from this, Bindi also has social and cultural significance. Married women put it to show their marital status. This is an essential tradition for them.

Positive effects on health

Apart from spiritual benefits, applying dot also has a positive effect on health. Applying a dot in the middle of the forehead puts pressure at the place that acts as an acupressure point. It provides relief in problems like headache, stress and sinus. Some traditional points contain substances like kumkum, sandalwood and turmeric, whose medicinal properties can also be beneficial for the skin.