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In Hindu religion in India man use to put a straight line mark or a 'V' mark on their forehead which is known as TILAK which generall is formed by sandalwood paste, and which represent the god devotion, while women who are married put a dot on their forehead as the sign of their marrige.

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it is the colour of 'shakti' - in hinduisum strength that is embodied in females. Red is the colour associated with female hindu goddess and is a colour of good luck and prosperity. Even at death Women are wrapped in red when cremated.

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It is called alta. it is an auspicious marking. most deities are also ornamented with alta it used to made with sindhur / kunkuma (vermillion) but now is made with theatrical make-up. Also put the sun and the moon on the inside of ur palms

So while the red fingers look beautiful, their purpose is communicative-- so that audiences have no problem reading the most subtle gestures,it is also on the feet.

Hindu women also mark their part of the hair with sindhur to show their shaubhagya (wedded bliss).

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