enlightening post, again..... Dear Chitra, A simple but guiding explanation on the different marks we wear on our foreheads. I do sometimes come across old men & women with different marks on their forehead but never thought much about its significance but now it all looks meaningful. Another wonderful post. Love & regards,
Hello Sowmya! Nice to know that you enjoyed the post. Paramacharyal says kumkum in the parting, increases the husbad's longevity of life. I used to put Madurai Kovil Thazamboo kumkum both on my forehead & beginning of parting. I used to love it. Suddenly an allergy creeped in and left indelible 1 cm patches in both the places. Unavoidably, I shifted to sticker pottu, reluctantly as well. Now there is no allergy, but the patch does not get back the original skin colour! Love & regards, chithra.
Dear Varloo ! Thankyou for the feedback. Yes, sandal paste gives an elegant serene look, but very often announces the nativity of the person - not that there is anything wrong in it! Love & regards, Chithra.
My dear Meena! You have written very kind words, my dear friend! You posted on the same topic, 2 months back, remember? Love & regards, Chithra.
Dear Chitra ma'am Thanks a lot for the clear explanation.Will regularly apply kumkum on my hair line partition hereafter. I felt sorry to read about the allergy you developed.
nice one... Varloo I really loved the piece on men wearing toe rings.Similarly don't you think it will be nice if they also had some tradition /custom to be followed to prolong their wives' lives? :roll: Regards Honeybee
Amazed is too mild a world,chith I had gone out today and just opened to see your post today. I was so fascinated and absorbed by most of of it. The significance of bindhi is so personal and spiritual that i am almost shunning the removal of bindhi when a hindu woman loses her husband. Friends, What do you all say? Regards and God IS with you ,dear chith Meenu
Colorful explanation Dear Mrs C, What a deep significance. I somewhat knew why women wear bindi but never knew the meaning of vibudhi. You have summed it up very well. I see that our culture is simply dying here in the US. But believe me or not I always love to wear bindi no matter where I go. Westerners love bindi and toe rings. They always approach you and ask why we wear one? I have one doubt is it okay to wear black bindis or should one wear only red ones on festival days. Love,
I love to be called Chith, Meenu! By calling thus, you remind me of my dear friend! I thankyou for appreciating the post. As for the question you have raised, I leave it to the I L ites to answer. Love & regards, Chithra.
Hello, Dear Radha ! Thankyou for the feedback. Do you want a correct answer or a favourable(to you) answer? Now, I am sure you can make out! Love & regards, Chithra.