Questions tagged [tilak]
A mark worn by a Hindu on the forehead to indicate caste, status, or sect, or as an ornament.
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Can a Kshatriya put on a Urdhvapunda Tilak?
I read some where that Narada Purana says a Brahmin should wear a Urdhvapundra (for Vishnu) and a Kshatriya should wear a Tripundra (for Shiva). Does the Narada Purana say it is absolutely necessary?
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Scriptural reference mandating Joint application of Urdhvapundra and tripundra?
The Urdhvapundra tilaka and the tripundra tilaka both are validated by scriptural proofs of their own.
But my question is does any scripture actually allow one to don the urdhva pundra and tripundra ...
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what is the name of this tilaka?
I have seen many representations in media of this tilaka where there is a tripundra over which an urdhva namam is drawn. it seems like what people not affiliated with a certain shaiva or vaishnava ...
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Can a Non-Dvija wear the Tripundra Tilaka?
Can a non-dvija wear the tripundra? (On the head only)
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What tilaka do god Parshurama wear?
Parshurama, is generally listed as the 6th of the famous ten incarnations (descensions/avatara) of god Vishnu.
Parshurama is an ardent devotee of god Shiva and his student too. So it logically makes ...
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Does the Gāṇapatyas (गाणपत्य) and the Sauras (सौर) have any dedicated sectarian Tilaka?
Each sect/subsect within Hinduism has its own dedicated 'sectarian holy markings" known as Tilaka (तिलक).
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The Śaivaites (शैव) - the worshippers of god Śiva as the Supreme, wears ...
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Does the 'Red-dot' Tilaka of the Śāktas (शाक्त) have any name?
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The name of the Tilaka worn by the Śaivas (शैव) is Tripuṇḍra Tilaka (त्रिपुण्ड्र-तिलक).
The name of the Tilaka worn by the Vaiṣṇavas (वैष्णव) is Ūrdhvapuṇḍra Tilaka (ऊर्ध्वपुण्ड्र-तिलक)...
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Is Tripundra mentioned in the Smritis?
I would like to know about whether Tripundra is mentioned in any of the Smritis?
Does any Smriti talk about Tripundra?
Does any Smriti ask Brahmins to keep Tripundra?
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In most of the TV serials, it's shown that Lord Vishnu or Krishna apply Urdhva Pundrak and Lord Shiva applies tripundra. Is there a scriptural basis?
Kindly provide with any scriptural basis for the answer. Thank you.
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Which Varna and sects are allowed to wear tripundra?
the agnivesya grihsutra suggests that only Kshatriyas,vaishayas, and shudras are allowed to wear a tripundra(1.18). Some Vaishnavas use it to say that a brahmin shouldn't be allowed to wear a ...
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Which Tilak to be used for Lord Rama in art?
Which Tilak to be used for Lord Rama in art? I am making a video animation. Want to confirm which tilak should be used.
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What is the origin of the practice involving applying bhasma, tilak, nama / thiruman, kumkuma?
I am seeking some information on the origin of this practice involving applying bhasma (vibuthi), kumkum(am), tilakas (with sandal paste or others), namam / thiruman etc?
How did this originate? To ...
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Urdhva pundra on utsavar of Lord Vishnu
In Vishnu temples in South India, Urdhva pundra on utsavar of Lord Vishnu is like an inverted triangle whereas that on moolavar is the standard urdhva pundra i.e. two white vertical lines and red or ...
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When did Vaishnavites start wearing Urdhva Pundram?
Did Ramanuja introduce the Namam? What did Vaishnavites wear before that?
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What is ashtagandha, where is it mentioned in the scriptures?
What is ashtagandha and what is it made of?
Where is it mentioned in the scriptures?
Ashtagandha is a mixture of eight ingredients available in granules or powder and is used in deity worshipping ...
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