What does a bindi mean in Indian culture?

Answer by  tamkees (3203)

From a religious standpoint, the bindi is symbolic of the third eye, a mystical symbol of higher consciousness, and is thought to be the center of the base of creation. Men, women and children wear the bindi when used as a religious symbol. Additionally, in a purely social context, Northern Indian women wear it to show they are married.

Answer by  Ginny (2251)

Its religious significance comes from its placement between the eyebrows, the sixth chakra, the seat of hidden wisdom. It is supposed to retain energy, strengthen concentration and protect against bad luck. Socially married women wear it as a red dot in order to show their married status.

Answer by  Anonymous

It is said that woman's are very hyper and short tempered by nature. The forehead's center is the control point of the brain. The bindi at the center of forehead helps women to control the anger and have peaceful mind.

Answer by  nagewa55 (5)

the bindi means the thrid eye

Answer by  semy (26)

A bindi a forehead decoration worn in India. It is worn by married women as a symbol of their married status. It is also said to protect against demons.

Answer by  sujata (13)

Indian woman basically put bindi on their forehead, which is used to indicate that they are already married and men can look for other girls for match making.