A Question for Indian Friends...

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by mimm, Sep 13, 2008.

  1. #1
    What does "something colorful between the eyes" of Indian means?
    I see in some movies that Indian give the same to tourist.
    What is it anyway? And what does the certain color mean?

     
    mimm, Sep 13, 2008 IP
  2. stmiki

    stmiki Peon

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    I think it may refer to that bead or red mark they have on their foreheads? Maybe I am wrong - Who knows!
     
    stmiki, Sep 13, 2008 IP
  3. contentedge

    contentedge Active Member

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    It's called a 'tilak' in Hindi. 'Kumkumam' in Tamil. It's nothing but vermilion powder. It's a tradition in Hinduism. It's done as a mark of respect for tourists.
     
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  4. USB

    USB Banned

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    It's Called "Bindi" , "Tilak" .. In Gujarati it's "Challo" ..
    You can find more information from this:-> w w w.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bindi_(decoration)
     
    USB, Sep 13, 2008 IP
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    dairyman Notable Member

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    It is applied on the forehead in between the eyes (tilak, kumkum, bindi or by whatever name it is called ) which is used not only as a mark of respect (both for male and female) but also adds to the beauty of the girls :)
     
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    I t is Indian way to welcome a guest. In India guests are equated with god.
     
    drjupitor, Sep 13, 2008 IP
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    hehhhe don't know much about what the hell is going on but just wanted to find out what this bindo thing is okie me off
     
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    Okay, guys. Thank you very much for the information!
     
    mimm, Sep 14, 2008 IP
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    It's a tradition... Means, we welcomes you
     
    spicemint, Sep 17, 2008 IP