Why do Indian woman wear a red dot on their forehead?

Why do Indian woman wear a red dot on their forehead?

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malicex
it's a bindi
red means the woman is married and black means she is not
it is an indian religious custom
on December 31, 2017
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on December 23, 2017
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trappedinthedollhouse
It's called a bindi and is traditionally worn by Hindus and Jain Buddhists. It has a variety of interpretations and meanings to different people. In a Buddhist point of view, it's said to be the sixth 'chakra' (which is basically a psychic energy centre) which represents the third eye or concealed wisdom. To some, it's used to enhance natural beauty. However, I believe the most common reasoning is that it's where you focus your attention when meditating. Red also means love, beauty See More
on December 22, 2017
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it's called a bindi. it has to do with their culture
on December 22, 2017
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It's cultural.
on December 22, 2017
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