Bindi, Sanskrit for "dot" or "drop", is a decoration worn by South Asian and Southeast Asian women. Traditionally a bindi is made from red sindoor powder and applied to the center of the forehead just above the eyebrows. However, many women wear a piece of jewelry or a bindi in the form of a sticker, as they are simple to apply and disposable substitutes for older tilak bindis.

Where the bindi is placed is said to be the sixth chakra, the seat of "concealed wisdom". According to followers of Tantrism, this chakra is the exit point for kundalini energy. The bindi is said to retain energy and strengthen concentration. It is also said to protect against demons or bad luck.

In Hindu culture, the red bindis are worn by married women and black bindis are worn by single girls. Nowadays bindi is worn by all, including children, women who are not married, and women who are not Hindu.

Bindis come in various shapes, colors, sizes, and designs. You can find stars, half-moons, clovers, hearts, teardrops, leaves, or even a snake. Fancy sticker bindis may be decorated with sequins, glass beads, or rhinestones for extra dazzle.

Alternative names for bindi

• Tikli in Marathi
  
• Pottu in Tamil and Malayalam
  
• Tilak in Hindi
  
• Bottu or Tilakam in Telugu
  
• Bottu or Tilaka in Kannada
  
• Teep in Bengali
  
• Nande in Malaysia

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Anklets, also known as payal, are ornaments worn around the ankle by women, young girls, and newborn baby girls. They are available in silver and can be encrusted with diamonds, beads, crystals, semi-precious stones or even seashells. Other metals that are used, although rarely, are brass, bronze or copper. As some sacredness is attributed to gold it is not often used to make anklets.

Known for their beautiful carvings, embellishments, and countless styles, anklets are worn for festivals, traditional occasions and marriages. An anklet usually has small bells that make a very sweet noise while walking, thus drawing attention to the wearer's feet.

In ancient India, delicate chains with tinkling pendants were worn around the ankles; some were made of a series of chains fastened with a jewel-set clasp. These anklets would sometimes reach halfway up the leg and be attached to a detailed network of chains across the foot. Nowadays, youngsters wear anklets in the name of fashion, not tradition, as they go well with every outfit.

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Shopping is a favorite activity of many people. People want the best so they spend a lot of time getting to know everything about the items. But it can be a very difficult and tiresome task to buy anything from the mall.

Online shopping can save you time and offer an escape from the hassle of the mall. You can easily "surf" for the things you desire right from the comfort of your own home. Online shopping can be a pleasant and wonderful experience, but there are some things to consider before shopping on the Net.

Here are a few online shopping tips:

• You must have all information about the website. Review the website's security policy, certificates or awards and previous customer's feedback. All these things will help you to collect information about the website.



• Gather all information about extra costs like currency conversion charges, taxes, insurance, delivery fees, packaging and posting.



• View the return policy. In case of wrong delivery or damaged product delivery, you should be able to easily return and change that product.



• One of the easiest things about online shopping is how to pay. You can use your credit card, debit card, or a personal cheque, but, you have to know whether the payment methods are secure or not.



• If an account is required to purchase your products, do not use the same password on all the sites you frequent. Do not give out your password to anyone.
  
  
• If you receive broken products or the wrong item, contact the seller straight away. If you cannot resolve the matter directly you can get help and information from local trading standards offices or a Government Consumer Centre.



• Keep all records of your online transactions, plus the contact addresses of the website.

Online shopping will never be tough and tricky for you, if you remember to follow these tips. In fact, it will become a more convenient, pleasant and satisfactory experience for you.

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Armbands are commonly known as bajuband in India. They are worn by women on the upper arm just above the elbow, especially in festivals and marriages, as decoration. They are an important piece of bridal jewelry and can be a symbol of prosperity and wealth in Indian women. Armbands can be made from gold, silver, brass, aluminum, glass, or plastic.

Stone studded armbands that are meena enhanced are hot selling ornaments in India. Made in various shapes and design patterns, armbands look beautiful with sleeveless or short-sleeved dresses, a great way to show them off! Traditional armbands are also a rage these days as party wear, which adds to a woman's femininity and also makes a unique style statement.

Modern fashion designers have identified armbands as a fashion accessory and are creating modern styles as per the current fashion, thus making them more appealing for the younger generation.

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Getting married is one of the happiest, and biggest, moments in a couples life. They are ready to spend their whole life with eachother, sharing the love, happiness, and sorrows of life. The wedding ceremony is incomplete without a wedding ring. The wedding ring is a traditional gift and has an important role in the life of both the bride and the groom.

Giving a wedding ring shows your love for your life partner. Wedding rings are available in various designs such as a plain band in gold, a diamond ring, or a white gold engraved ring.

Every person wants their wedding ring to be beautiful, stylish and significant, that is why they are ready to spend money to buy it. In India, diamond rings are now fashionable and in high demand.

Tips for buying the perfect wedding ring

• Set a budget.
  
• Know the 4 C's. Know the basics if you're planning to get a diamond ring: cut, color, clarity and carat.
  
• Pick the band. Do your research and find what style, and metal, is best for you and your loved one.
  
• Shop around and see what the stores have to offer. Try to find one with a really good warranty package.
  
• Don't go alone. For men, bring a companion when buying jewelry – someone who knows her preferences, like the best friend or her mother.

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The mangal sutra is a sacred symbol of wedlock in Indian culture, consisting of a gold ornament strung from a yellow thread, a string of black beads or a gold chain. The black beads, a North Indian tradition, are thought to protect the new bride from the evils that can affect her married life. In South India, women often wear mangal sutras made from a colourful cord.

This traditional piece of wedding jewelry represents the uninterrupted bond of understanding, happiness, sorrow, love, and scarifices in the sharing of two lives - not uncommon to the wedding ring that symbolizes marriage in Western culture. It is especially significant in Hindu marriages.

Mangal sutra can be made in various designs. When a marriage is arranged, the pattern is usually chosen by the groom's family according to their customs. On the day of the wedding the mangal sutra is tied by the groom, with three knots, around the neck of his bride. Once married, Indian women are not to remove their mangal sutra until the death of their husband.

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The trend of toe rings basically started from India, where women were supposed to wear it as a symbol of married status called bichiya. Toe rings can be made of any metal but usually women prefer silver rings as they can go with any outfit.

They are available in a circular shape to adjust comfortably and easily on your toes. Silver toe rings are available with semi-precious stones engraved, inlays, enamel paint, colorful jewels, texts, beads, and unique patterns. Designs with flowers, crystals, and Bali and ocean themes are also available in the vast collection of toe rings.

Nowadays young unmarried girls also wear toe rings for the fashion and style statements. It is one of the most popular types of body jewellery in India as well as many western countries.

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