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Tilak

Tilak is a ritual mark on the forehead. The Tilak is used in various ways for different reasons.Without the Tilak, Sandhya, Pooja, Deva Darshan, Tarpan and other religious activities should not be performed. It can be put in many forms as a sign of blessing, greeting or auspiciousness.

The Tilak is usually made out of a red vermillion paste (kumkum) which is a mixture of turmeric, alum, iodine, camphor, etc. It also indicates the point at which the spiritual eye opens. All rites and ceremonies of the Hindus begin with a tilak topped with a few grains of rice placed on this spot with the index finger or the thumb. The same custom is followed while welcoming or bidding farewell to guests or relations.
 
 

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