In modern times, the bindi has become a decorative item and is worn by unmarried as well as non-Hindu women, in India, Bangladesh and other countries of South Asia. It is no longer restricted in colour or shape. Self-adhesive bindis (also known as sticker bindis) are available. They are made of felt or thin metal, and come with an adhesive on one side. These are simple to apply, disposable substitutes for older tilak bindis. Sticker bindis come in many colors, designs, materials, and sizes. Fancy sticker bindis may be decorated with sequins, glass beads, or rhinestones for extra dazzle
The bindi is arguably the most visually fascinating of all forms of body decoration. Hindus attach great importance to this ornamental mark on the forehead between the two eyebrows — a spot considered a major nerve point in human body since ancient times. Also loosely known as 'tika', 'pottu', 'sindoor', 'tilak', 'tilakam', and 'kumkum', a bindi is usually a small or a big eye-catching round mark made on the forehead as adornment.
What's that Red Dot?
In southern India, girls choose to wear a bindi, while in other parts of India it is the prerogative of the married woman. A red dot on the forehead is an auspicious sign of marriage and guarantees the social status and sanctity of the institution of marriage. The Indian bride steps over the threshold of her husband's home, bedecked in glittering apparels and ornaments, dazzling the red bindi on her forehead that is believed to usher in prosperity, and grants her a place as the guardian of the family's welfare and progeny.
A Hot Spot!
The area between the eyebrows, the sixth chakra known as the 'agna' meaning 'command', is the seat of concealed wisdom. It is the centre point wherein all experience is gathered in total concentration. According to the tantric cult, when during meditation the latent energy ('kundalini') rises from the base of the spine towards the head, this 'agna' is the probable outlet for this potent energy. The red 'kumkum' between the eyebrows is said to retain energy in the human body and control the various levels of concentration. It is also the central point of the base of the creation itself — symbolising auspiciousness and good fortune.
How to Apply
Traditional bindi is red or maroon in color. A pinch of vermilion powder applied skillfully with practiced fingertip make the perfect red dot. Women who are not nimble-fingered take great pains to get the perfect round. They use small circular discs or hollow pie coin as aid. First they apply a sticky wax paste on the empty space in the disc. This is then covered with kumkum or vermilion and then the disc is removed to get a perfect round bindi. Sandal, 'aguru', 'kasturi', 'kumkum' (made of red turmeric) and 'sindoor' (made of zinc oxide and dye) make this special red dot. Saffron ground together with 'kusumba' flower can also create the magic!
Fashion Point
Nowadays, with changing fashion, women try out all sorts of shapes and designs. It is, at times a straight vertical line or an oval, a triangle or miniature artistry ('alpana') made with a fine-tipped stick, dusted with gold and silver powder, studded with beads and crusted with glittering stones. The advent of the "sticker-bindi", made
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Bridal Bindis
Those special occasions when you need to be at your attractive best and what better way to make all heads turn for you… adorn a piece from our dazzling bridal bindi collection. Though not really priced such but our Bridal bindi such as Necklace Bindis,Tikka Bindis, bridal bindi sets, kumkum body stickers etc. are precious in their own right. Multicolored different shapes and sizes of dots beautifully decorated with beads, mirror, wirework, rings, bells etc. These bridal bindis come in various colors. From single individual designs to a number of body dots, we have a special range on each… to correspond to your Bridal Wear, Party Wear & Jewelry, Accessories, Mehndi / Henna and overall Beauty. Accentuating your looks it becomes magnificent once placed on your forehead, or across your chest if you want to give it that special treatment
Traditional Bindis
It's a dot. A tiny dot of perfect purity. Not just any dot, but one that's steeped in years of culture and tradition. The traditional Bindi symbolizes the mystic third eye of a person. The popularity that the Indian traditional bindi enjoys till date cannot be matched by any other cosmetic. A majority of the females in India- whether young or old, modern or traditional wear either the traditional blood red dot bindi or colored ones to match their outfit. Our traditional bindi ranges come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors and are of felt, velvet or both with hand painted or intricate glass, wire and bead decorations.
Designer Bindis
We have come a long way and innovation has changed perceptions so rapidly that the classification between FAD and FASHION has vanished. But the range of unique designs and exclusive collections that our designer bindis shop features designs in doodle dots, Body Tattoos, Arm/Wrist Bands, Eyelash Bindis, Eye Edge Bindis, Crystal Belly Bindis, pendent bindi, black belly bindi, crystal finger bindi, eye edges, hair bindi, arm band bindi, crystal eye lashes, crystal nail bindi etc. You experience the grace once and your only remark will be… they sure look like ‘Classics’ to me! These Indian Fashion bindis are created to impress and transform your personality by adding their aura into you. A trend that is sure to influence all those who are around you. Take a trip through our ultimate Designer Bindi Collection coming in attractive designs and shapes. They would definitely steal the show with their artistic beauty and inherent charm.
Body Art Bindis
We have come a long way and innovation has changed perceptions so rapidly that the classification between FAD and FASHION has vanished. But the range of unique designs and exclusive collections that our Designer Bindi section features your only remark will be… they sure look like ‘Classics’ to me! These Indian Fashion bindis are created to impress and transform your personality by adding their aura into you. A trend that is sure to influence all those who are around you. Take a trip through our ultimate Designer Bindi Collection coming in attractive designs and shapes. They would definitely steal the show with their artistic beauty and inherent charm.
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