Why in Hinduism, kumkum to be placed on Forehead? 1. The traditional Kumkum is made from dried turmeric. The turmeric is dried and powdered with a lime/lemon giving the rich red colored 2. Kumkum or Roli. Kumkum is used as a Tilak for Hindu Gods and also by Hindu males. Kumkum, which is made from the turmeric powder is an auspicious symbol. 3. Kumkum is applied to the forehead of a visiting girl or married woman as a sign of blessing and respect. However, it is not offered to widows. Men wear the mystic central kumkum dot as a mark of spiritual intelligence and also during religious ceremonies. 4. Historical aspect of Kumkum: In the ancient Puranas like Lalitha Sahasranamam and Soundarya Lahari, the practice of using kumkum on the forehead has been mentioned. Legends talk about Radha turning her kumkum into a flame like design 5. According to ancient beliefs, the sixth chakra called Agna is present in the area between the eyebrows. This chakra is said to be the seat of concealed wisdom, command and concentration. During meditation, the latent energy (Kundalini) rises from the base of the spine towards the head. This Agna Chakra is the probable outlet for this strong energy. The red kumkum between the eyebrows is said to retain energy in the human body and control the various levels of concentration 6. Kumkum represents intellect and is a symbol of auspiciousness and happiness in the family. It also denotes Soubhagya (good fortune) when used by Indian women denoting that their husbands are alive.
Posted on: Sat, 03 May 2014 11:25:12 +0000
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