1 minute read
ESSENCE OF MAANG TIKKA
Maang tikka is an important attribute for the bridal look of beautiful Indian brides. Maang tikka is a chain that is hooked to a dangler made of gold and beautiful stones and has intricate designs that are placed on the middle of the forehead by the brides. The reason maang tikka is beautifully adorned by Indian women is that it is believed that wearing it brings strong will and wisdom to the bride. As she is going to start a new journey in her life it will give her strength.
Accordion to the Indian mythology it is believed that the centre of the forehead is the house of Ajna chakra which means preservation. This chakra is the ultimate representation of the union of love as in this resides half male and half female androgyny. Coming together of husband and wife which is one of the most blissful things also represents that. It is also believed that maang tikka has the power to prevent the newly wedded bride from all negative energy or evil eyes that may harm her.
Advertisement
