Why do we apply Tilak on our Forehead? Types and significance of Tilak Applying Tilak or Tika on the forehead is considered very auspicious in Sanatana dharma. Hindus not only apply Tilak in auspicious occasions like weddings and Pooja rituals but also at the time of welcoming any guest or going out for any important task. It is a good practice to wear Tilak daily except during sad occasions like death in the family. What is Tilak? Tilak is a mark made on the forehead-sometimes on arms, neck, chest-with varieties of natural substances like Chandan (sandalwood powder) paste, Kumkum (Vermillion), Vibhuti. Vibhuti/Bhasm: Vibhuti is the Ashes gathered from the sacred fire of yajna. The ashes contain many beneficial herbs which are burnt in the sacred fire and the power of the mantra chanted during yajna. Chandan (Sandalwood): The paste of Sandalwood (Chandan) is applied to give a cooling effect to the applied area. Kumkum Tilak: Kumkum is turmeric powder, turned red by ad...
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