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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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Why do babies of Indian women have black dots on their forehead?

They don't. The 'Red dot' on the forehead is not always only red and nor is it always a dot. The dot is called 'Kumkum' or 'Bindi', and when worn by men it is called 'Tilak' (mark). Usually Hindu women, priests, monks and worshippers wear it. They can take it off and on.


Why do Christian men wear turban?

In India all people do not bear turban. Sikhs do bear turbans in India as well as outside. Rajputs also bear turbans, mostly at ceremonial occassion. There are some sporadic cases of bearing turbans in several other ethnic classes in India.


On which ankle should men wear the black thread right or left?

man wear black thread on left feet. it is supposed to protect them from ill omen.


Why do men in Hindu religion have red dots on there forehead?

Oh, dude, those red dots are called bindis, and they're not just for men, like, anyone can wear them. It's a cultural and religious symbol in Hinduism, representing the third eye or a spiritual connection. So, it's not just a fashion statement, it's like a whole vibe, you know?


Are Muslim men allowed to wear necklaces?

The Islamic rule is that Muslim men should NOT dress like women and Muslim women should NOT dress like men. Accordingly, it depends on the country prevailing cultures on woman and men clothing and wearing but within the Islamic clothing rules. Another note to be mentioned is that the Muslim men are forbidden from wearing any gold at all cases. Refer to related question below for more information on what Muslim should wear.

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Why do men not wear red dots in the Indian culture?

They do. The bindu or tikka mark on the forehead is made from a paste made with vermillion powder. It is placed on the forehead during puja, which is a worship ceremony. Women simply have elevated the wearing of the bindu into a fashion statement, whereas men let it wear off after receiving it.


Why do Indian men have red dot on forehead?

actually to correct you. Indian women have red dots on there foreheads because that symbolizes that they are married and have a husband. now a days women in America and India were them for fashion and religious reasons. :) if you need anymore help just ask more questions and ill answer them. i know about India because my parents were born in India and i am an Asian. or Indian. ^^^Actually men do have the red dots as well so it was a correct question to ask.


What clothing did Comanche India's men wear?

leather.


What are the types of clothing called in India?

Women wear a sari and the men wear a dhoti.


What does the dots mean in the India culture?

The dot represents intelligence and respect that is why it is put in the center of your head. Not only women where these "dots" men get the dots using a red powder but women are seen with them more often because these dots are more of fashion statement now.


Do men in India wear turbans?

Yes they do at several places/states.


What do men wear in India?

Indian men normally wear shirt and trousers in everyday life or while going to work....but their traditional wear is "panjabi and payjama", which they wear on special ceremonies. But sometimes some poor and uneducated people wear no upper garment or sometimes just a vest even on roads....This is usually found in the rural areas!


What to men in India wear to a formal business dinner?

Usually men wear a tuxedo if it's in more central India, but in more cultural driven places one would wear a Kurta. If it has to do with job and business, you would want to wear a suit or tux or something along those lines.


What clothes do chenchus wear?

The Chenchus of India are one of the last of the indigenous tribes of India. They are hunters/gatherers who live in forests. Men wear loin cloths; women wear blouses and skirts or saris.


What are the ratings and certificates for The Men with Blue Dots - 2012?

The Men with Blue Dots - 2012 is rated/received certificates of: Mongolia:PG


What do you call the mark that Indians place on forehead of guests?

The mark if put on men's forehead is called Tilak and women's forehead is called Bindi.


Why does a Man wear an orange dot on forehead?

Indian men & women of the Hindu religion get a smudge of orange dust on their foreheads as a blessing. It is generally located where the "third eye" is.