Indian weddings have remained very traditional. The wedding ceremony in India is one of the oldest traditions of Indian culture. The most beautiful thing about the Indian culture is that there is a great value of symbolism. One such example is the usage of Bindi by the Indian women.
Bindi is considered as the symbol of prosperity and define the marital status of a woman in Hindu matrimonial. There are different forms of Bindi, which include a roundabout form, a graceful frozen flame, a small point or larger. It has sometimes the form of a long vertical straight line, an artistic design or other exotic patterns.
Bindi has always been a talked about thing in the Hindu matrimony. The word "bindi" is derived from the Sanskrit word bindu (drop point) and is a symbol of happiness. Earlier Kumkum or sindoor was used as Bindi, which has now been replaced by sticker bindis, which are available in different patterns. Exotic glittering stones are the hot favourite of the women in India.
The most popular colour in Bindi designs is red, which represents strength. It also symbolizes love - a bindi placed on the forehead of the bride illuminates her face. As a good omen, the 'sindoor' is placed in temples. It is anyways clear that this sign denotes the marital status of women in most Indian communities in the north, but in South India, it is important for girls to wear a bindi.
Women also tend to match their bindi with the colour of their dress. The poets of all time in India have composed the beautiful verses of the beautiful ladies bindi. The bindi is now a fashion accessory, besides being a must have thing in the Hindu matrimony. Apparently beyond the borders of India, bindi has become very popular with the trendy Western style.
Author: Rashmi Karan
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