Traveling Culturati: The Culture Report - INDIA

Host and Travel Pro Ja'Vonne Harley of Traveling Culturati is looking at Beach Ideas then (@ 17 minutes into the show) she is joined by Parul Sinha, Founder, Partner of Sacred Dot Tours to discuss the origin, meaning, and culture of the (Red) Sacred Dot worn mainly by Women in India.  The (Red) Sacred Dot on the forehead is not always only red and nor is it always a dot. The dot is called 'Kumkum' or 'Bindi', and when worn by men it is called 'Tilak' (mark). Usually Hindu women, priests, monks and worshippers wear it. Men wear it on auspicious occasions such as Puja (ritual worship), or marriage, or Arati (waving of lights) on festive occasions such as on Bhaai-duj, Karvaa Chaud or Paadwaa or Dasshera) or while embarking on, or upon return from a voyage or a campaign. It is also worn by Jains and Buddhists (even in China). Like all Hindu symbols, The Sacred Dot has multiple meanings which are all valid at the same time. Together Ja'Vonne and Parul will explore them as well as the Festivals and the colors of India. Join this weeks Culture Report and learn more about the Sacred Dot as well as the latest New, Travel tips and Question of the Week. All on Traveling Culturati Show. TravelingCulturati.com #TravelingCulturati