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potterfan3 | 17:59 Thu 25th May 2006 | How it Works
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Why do indians have that red dot on their forehead? (I AM NOT being racist i've just always wondered)
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They're called Bindis. Traditionally they denoted marital status, but have evolved into a fashion/make up accessory.
18:14 Thu 25th May 2006
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There's some gorgeous ones here, along with a little explanation:

http://sharans.com/products.php?q=%20&cate gory=2&page=2
18:17 Thu 25th May 2006
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Further to the answer by SaxyJag, a more detailed explanation of Bindi or Tilaka is available here.
19:19 Thu 25th May 2006
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Because they are available for marriage.
22:10 Fri 26th May 2006
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They are to dentote that the person is from a higher caste. It's akin to a class system. It used to be quite rigid at the start of the last century. Not entirely sure how it is now.
13:22 Sun 28th May 2006
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And just to add to what everyone has said, it's mostly Hindu people who bindis (for their religious significance).
16:49 Sun 28th May 2006
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*who wear bindis
16:50 Sun 28th May 2006

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