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Why do Indian women have a red dot on their forehead?

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Why do Indian women have a red dot on their forehead?

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The holy dot or bindi is usually a red dot made with vermilion (finely powdered bright red mercuric sulphide). Considered a blessed symbol of Uma or Parvati, a bindi signifies female energy (shakti) and is believed to protect women and their husbands.

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