Looking in to the evolution of Maang Tikka (1)

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Looking in to the evolution of Maang Tikka
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Deep meaning associated with Maang Tikka

• It is said that according to Vedas, the forehead
  of humans is the place of Ajna Chakra, the place
  where wisdom resides, it is also called the third
  eye.
• Maang tikka is placed exactly in the middle
  position of the womans forehead.
• The literal meaning of maang is the middle part
  of the forehead and tikka means the ornament
  that is worn by the women between their
  foreheads.
• There is the significance of wearing the maang
  tikka that it represents the ability of women to
  control their emotions and helps to increase the
  power of concentration.

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Story associated with origin of maang tikka

• Maang tikka come into existence long ago in the
  ancient time when the king victorious during war
  smeared the forehead including the middle part of
  the head of his queen with the blood of the enemy
  to protect it maang tikka worn by them.
• So basically, it is believed that the maang tikka
  is worn by women to protect themselves from any
  negative energy or evil eye.
• It also signifies the holy union between husband
  and wife.
• Maang tikka is mostly worn by the brides on the
  wedding day as a part of solah shringar.
• Over the year maang tikka has grabbed the
  position of holy matrimony in Hindu tradition.

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The tradition of Maang Tikka

• Maang tikka is worn by women of different
  traditions, it is a signature headpiece for women
  of Rajputs Muslims to Punjabi everyone.
• Rajput ladies of Rajasthan wear polki and gold
  drops.
• Muslim womens favorite is jhoomar in chandelier
  style or passa made of kundan and stones.
• Punjabi bride loves their Chand Bali or
  moon-shaped tikka. Rani Vinita Singh from the
  royal family of Patiala said that maang tikka is
  a very important piece of ornament which is the
  traditional part of their royal garb.

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Maang Tikka Then and Now

• The style of maang tikka has evolved a lot with
  time maang tikka is not limited to a staple of
  Indian brides anymore.
• Maang tikka has made its mark even among global
  influencers like Kim Kardashian. You may have
  seen her pairing maang tikka once with a white
  sheath gown and another time with a grey co-ord
  set.
• The design and size of traditional maang tikka
  have also evolved.

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