Red powder to make the red spot (bindi, tilaka, tilak or tika) placed on the foreheads of Hindus, especially women and priests.

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Red powder used to make the red spot (called a bindi, tilaka, tilak or a tika) on the foreheads of Hindus, especially the women. The tilak is a mark created by the smearing of powder or paste on the forehead. This could be powdered red turmeric. (45)

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Size: 5120px × 3413px
Location: Hindu temple at Hazira, Surat, Gujarat. India.
Photo credit: © David Gee 3 / Alamy / Afripics
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