Sindoor is one of the most important makeup or adoration material that is also mentioned in the Solah Shringar. It holds a significant place in traditional Hindu attire and is believed to be a mandatory custom for some Hindu married women. Watch this video to know the cultural significance of the sacred vermilion.<br /><br />Don't forget to Share, Like & Comment on this video<br /><br />Subscribe Our Channel Artha : https://goo.gl/22PtcY <br /><br />1. Sindoor and Kumkum are the names of the red, orange-red or vermilion-colored powder that is used as a cosmetic essentially in Hindu traditions. <br /><br />2. It is prominently used for the religious purposes that includes applying Tilak and worshiping Hindu Gods and Goddesses. <br /><br />3. Usually, the married women apply it along the parting of their hair. The manner of applying the Sindoor differs based on the regional customs. <br /><br />4. For instance, women in Bengal and other North Indian regions fill the whole hairline with Sindoor. <br /><br />5. An unmarried woman generally wears it as a dot on the forehead (that is usually called Bindi). The main component of the modern traditional Sindoor is usually turmeric. <br /><br />6. In Hindu communities, applying Sindoor indicates that a woman is married and ceasing to apply it usually implies widowhood. This practice is similar to wearing the Mangalsutra and holds the same traditional significance. <br /><br />7. Use of Sindoor is frequently mentioned in the different scriptures, including the great epic Mahabharata, Adi Shankaracharya’s Lalitha Sahasranama and Soundarya Lahari. <br /><br />8. It originally comes from Sindoor tree and is later mixed with the turmeric- lime, from which it gets its medicinal properties. The commercial Sindoor that is currently sold in the local market shouldn’t be used as it contains synthetic dyes and chemicals. <br /><br />9. There are two famous festivals honoring this practice which are Sindoor Khela that is celebrated on the day of Vijayadashami by Bengali married women and Haldi-Kumkum that is celebrated by Marathi married women. <br /><br />10. There is a popular belief that Sindoor is actually a material representation of Shakti - the female form of energy. <br /><br />11. Do let us know your thoughts on Sindoor in the comments section and share this interesting video to spread the information.<br /><br />Like us @ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ArthaChannel/ <br />Check us out on Google Plus - https://goo.gl/6qG2sv <br />Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ArthaChannel <br />Follow us on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/arthachannel/ <br />Follow us on Pinterest - https://in.pinterest.com/channelartha/ <br />Follow us on Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/arthachannel
