[Vikas-Rai]

You are very right, its is infact called ‘Tilak’ and is called by this name only when it is on a Man’s forhead. Sometimes it is also called ‘tika’ in northern part of India. ‘Tilak’ is usually applied as sign of God’s blessing during a customary ceremony. Many times during a temple visit, the priests, apply Tilak on Men’s forehead for blessings. It is considered holy and pious in a way. Going back in history, women used to apply ‘Tilak’ on their Husband, brothers, Father’s forehead to wish them victory, when these men leave home for battle front.

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Name : Vikas-Rai, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Asian, Religion : Hindu, Age : 34, City : South Br, State : NJ, Country : United States, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

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