WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -tilak, Sanskrit tilaka (“mark”), in Hinduism, a mark, generally made on the forehead, indicating a person’s sectarian affiliation. The marks are made by hand or with a metal stamp, using ash from a sacrificial fire, sandalwood paste, turmeric, cow dung, clay, charcoal, or red lead.

Detailed explanation-2: -The red mark is the symbol of Laxmiji (spiritual prosperity) living in the heart of Shree Hari. By applying the Tilak Chandlo, it protects you from worldly bondage and leads to external spiritual liberation. The body remains as holy as the temple of God.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Urdhva Pundra (Sanskrit: , romanized: Ūrdhvapuṇḍra, lit. ‘elevated mark’) is a tilaka worn by Vaishnavas as an indication of their affiliation with Vishnu. It is generally worn on the forehead, but may also be worn on other parts of the body such as the shoulders.

Detailed explanation-4: -On the forehead, between the two eyebrows, is a spot that is considered as a major nerve point in human body since ancient times. Tika is believed to prevent the loss of “energy”, the red ‘tika’ between the eyebrows is said to retain energy in the human body and control the various levels of concentration.