"Bindi" = A cosmetic mark used to enhance forehead beauty!

Hi nishant Traditionally Bindi takes a big place for Hindus. Recent time most people think its a fashionable cosmetics. I think its necessary to wear Bindi especially for women.

Hi Nishant Good, I always liked Bindi on the foreheads of the Girls. They look so very charming and pretty. Then came Shanti - the old Tele Serial on Doordarshan and - Mandira bedi re-invented those Bindis with Designer ones - mesmerizing indeed and yes they looked ravishing on her Personally, My mom prefers the bigger ones - thogh she is not a Bengali but I think it is bengali who normally prefer those kind of Bigger / Larger Bindis. My wife and the current generation I think is happy with the smallest sized ones. But yes, for all those who use that "Bindi" - be careful about the dates and the gum used - it might cause irritation and skin issues. You might be aware of this one... but my mom did suffer from some allergy with a specific brand and this was when I came to know that they can be the cause too

I have often seen Indian women here wearing the bindi and I always thought that it was a mark of high caste but I gather, from what you say, that it is worn by Hindis, regardless of caste, and not normally by Christians or Muslims. Here in England we often don't understand or know the difference even betweem Pakistanis, Bangladeshi, Indians or Srilankans and we only have a very hazy understanding of caste! We tend to forget that India is a large continent with many different cultures and races, more diverse, probably, than Europe. I am always pleased to see a woman wearing a bindi (and usually they are also wearing the very attractive traditional dress rather than Western dress). I see it as something which definitely enhances the beauty because it tends to make one naturally look at the eyes (which are generally the most attractive part of any face) but I'm also aware that the person is proud of their culture and, perhaps, is expressing something about it which I don't fully understand. I think I have never seen a Western girl wearing a bindi. If I did, I would think it a little odd and, perhaps, not quite 'right'. In the 18th Century it was fashionable for some ladies to apply small patches to their face (usually on the cheek). These were called 'beauty spots' or 'beauty marks' and were intended to represent moles. Their purpose was, really, rather different from the bindi and more of a case of 'making a virtue out of necessity'.

Dear friend, I feel it one of the long lasted culture we Indians have, even many of such traditions have been vanished. There were times when women used to put rings on nose and various other traditional ornaments were put on the body. I feel many these do have its own health and scientific reasons. Usually Indian culture and tradition is more close to spiritual side. It is communicated with nature and being friendly with nature in healthy way. I feel bindi do have great spiritual and health side which our great old ancestor might have found it. Anyhow it is also known that in India Munis and Rishis used to communicate through mind waves. I feel lot so such traditions which have health values that is close related to nature's power is still in Indian traditions.

hai nishant! bindi is our traditional mark for the girls to have. but it is not reserved for married women alone. instead they have to have bindi in their forehead also as an indication of their marital status. now a days, most of the girls don't like to put on the natural bindis but use sticker ones and that too very small in size so that it adds to their fashion look.

hi nishant, am asian too but wearing bindi is not part of our culture. fellow filipinos will stare if i wear bindi outside of the house and that will feel weird. i dont like to be stared upon. my husband has sent me bindi and sometimes i wear one when i talk with him. he is abroad working. ann