From intricately crafted designs to simplistic designs, here are the various bindi patterns worn by brides across the country…
Denoted by a V with a small dot known as Drishti Chuukka underneath, the Kalyanam Tiilakam is replicated in the design of the spear of the protector Lord Vishnu. It is believed to protect the bride against the evil eye.
Worn by the Maharashtrian brides, the Chandrakor design is represented by a crescent moon which is significant for femininity and spirituality. It is also believed to invoke the blessings of lord Shiva, the destroyer.
Inspired by the Alpona art form of Bengal, the design is usually applied in white sandalwood around a red dot all over the bride's forehead. The designs can sometimes be simple or contain floral or paisley motifs.
Very similar to the Alpona Bindi of Bengal, the Peer Bindi of Gujarat also contains a red dot with sandalwood motifs, however, the motifs drawn are most of the time floral in nature.
The ‘Pottu’ worn by the Tamil Brides usually contains a huge elongated spear shaped bindi with a small line drawn in white. The colors red and white are usually significant of the rajas and sattva gunas which is peace and action.
Inspired by the dance of the state, the Odissi Bindi usually contains a huge dot in the centre of the forehead with strokes drawn in white to give it a ravishing contrasting effect.