Bindi

Hindus adorn their bodies with bindis, which means a drop or a point, for thousands of years. Here, Sandhu shares when the tradition of wearing bindis began, what it symbolizes and how it has evolved at present.

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Published inHighlights for children Vol. 60; no. 6; p. 8
Main Author Sandhu, Milan
Format Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Columbus Highlights for Children, Inc 01.06.2005
Subjects
Beliefs, opinions and attitudes
Body art
Body decoration
Fashion
Females
Grade 1
Hinduism
Hindus
History
Personal appearance
Religious aspects
Traditions
India
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Summary:Hindus adorn their bodies with bindis, which means a drop or a point, for thousands of years. Here, Sandhu shares when the tradition of wearing bindis began, what it symbolizes and how it has evolved at present.
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ISSN:0018-165X