[Monica]

As an Indian and am really impressed by the fact that u not only noticed this but want to find out some more about it. It's a refreshing change from some whites who have in fact asked me if I am Iraqi! (HINT: just coz we share the same skin tone doesn't mean we are from the same country!) To answer ur question, in Hinduism, we believe that one of our Gods, Lord Shiva possesses a third eye. This is located in the region between our eyebrows or a little above. If one is very traditional or religious, then that person puts on a black or white tilak or bindi. In some cases, the type of tilak even shows what brand of Hinduism u follow; this though is not always the case though. On a different track, some people believe that putting on a sandalwood tilak in summer, cools your body and use it for that reason. In India, the tilak is used by almost all women for its decorative value. Think of it as an extension of ur makeup. There are a variety of peel-off-and-stick tilaks that are available and one generally matches the color of ur clothes to the tilak or bindi that u wear. Finally to conclude, I have to tell u that even in India, most men do not wear tilaks. It is usually only the most traditional or religions men who do so.

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Name : Monica, Gender : F, Race : Asian, Age : 29, City : Chicago, State : IL Country : United States, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, 

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