Why married women wear sindoor
By: Team Ifairer | Posted: 13-10-2021
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Sindooor or vermilion holds lot of importance in Indian society. The
tradition of application of sindoor in the parting of hair by married
Hindu women is considered extremely auspicious and is being carried on
since centuries.
In traditional Hindu society, wearing sindoor is
considered must for married Hindu women. It is a visible expression of
their desire for their husbands' longevity. Traditionally therefore,
widows did not wear vermilion.
According to Hindu astrology,
Mesha Rashi or the House of Aries is on the forehead. The Lord of Mesha
is Mars and his color is red. It is believed to be auspicious. This is
why red sindoor is applied at the forehead and at the parting of the
hair. Both are signs of saubhagya (good fortune). Sindoor is also
considered to be the symbol of the female energy of Parvati and Sati.