Bindi

Hindu woman with decorated bindi

Bindi is a colored dot located on the center of the forehead. Bindi is a symbol of the origin of life in countries where Hinduism and Jainism are preached.

Bindi is known also as the third eye.

Bindi Media

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  Female figure with bindi ornament, terracotta, 200–250 BCE

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  Relief from stupa, 2nd century B.C. Only female figures were marked with the sacred lotus during this period

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  Bride with decorative bindis and maang tika between hair parting where married women apply sindoor.

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  Ornamental bindis were made and sold by lac workers known as Lakhera.

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  Courtesan Bani Thani as Radha with ornamental bindi spangle, c. 1750

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  A Balinese dancer with a white bindi

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  Bengali girl from Bangladesh wearing Teep on the occasion of Pohela Boishakh

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  Bindis and other religious affiliated markings are worn by recent Hindu converts like Hare Krishnas.