Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Indian make up: Bindi

Bindi is a decoration on the forehead that is worn in Southern Asian countries like India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Any gender and age of people wear it. Some people who converted to Hinduism wear it as well.

A red dot that most people might be familiar with is a sign of marriage among women.

Bindi is believed to strengthen concentration and maintain energy.

The significance of Bindi is that the central area between eyebrows is meant to be the Hindu wisdom.

Red dot is also a sign of love. It's supposed to attract a lover.

It is another beautiful legacy of Hinduism and India.

                                                                             Bindi

                                                                 Bindis in intricate designs. 
 Natalie Portman wearing Bindi while shooting the next film, "New York, I Love You."

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