the dot doesn't mean marriage status. Its a religious symbol, a "third eye". Shiva has a third eye on his forehead, so hindus put a dot on their forehead to signify it.
the dot doesn't mean marriage status. Its a religious symbol, a "third eye". Shiva has a third eye on his forehead, so hindus put a dot on their forehead to signify it.
The dot is called a bindi. A married woman will apply the bindi after her bath and never be seen without it in public. It has nothing to do with religion
The dot has a mystical meaning. It represents the third eye of spiritual sight, which sees things the physical eyes cannot see. Hindus seek to awaken their inner sight through yoga. The forehead dot is a reminder to use and cultivate this spiritual vision to perceive and better understand life's inner workings—to see things not just physically, but with the "mind's eye" as well. The bindi is made of red powder (called sindur, traditionally made from powdered turmeric and fresh lime juice), sandalpaste or cosmetics.
In southern India, girls choose to wear a bindi, while in other parts of India it is the prerogative of the married woman. A red dot on the forehead is an auspicious sign of marriage and guarantees the social status and sanctity of the institution of marriage.