What does the red dot on the forehead mean?

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In the Hindu religion or culture, women apply a red dot on their forehead which is made up of Kumkum. It is also not without purpose. The red color symbolizes energy and elation. The red dot which is called Tilak or Bindi enhances the beauty of women.
 

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Red dot on the forehead is placed between the two eyebrows and is worn by many religion of Asia start with Buddhists, Jains and Hindus and is called bindi, .

It is a traditional and cultural mark worn by women as it has spiritual, social, cultural and Decorative Purpose in Southeast Asia thou by large its associated with Hinduism.
associated with religious, social, and cultural
Its significance, often symbolizes feminine energy and is sign of married women, thou it is also linked for spiritual upliftment for Ajna chakra.
 

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