We all know that the sindoor or vermilion is a symbol of marriage for Hindus; the bride has to wear sindoor in the parting of her hair or on the upper part of her forehead from the wedding day onwards. This is almost a compulsion for Hindus.
Hinduism believes that Goddess Parvati protects men whose wives wear the sindoor. The mention of sindoor has also been made in The Puranas, Lalitha Sahasranamam and Soundarya Lahharis.
Explanations for wearing the sindoor
Since the sindoor is a wedding symbol that only the woman carries, it is believed by many that husbands try to show the world that a woman is his. The sindoor in this case, remains as just a symbol of ownership.
However, according to experts in Vedic traditions, the sindoor is applied to the wife by her husband at the time of wedding to imply that she is now protected by her husband and anyone who dares to harm her in any manner will have to face the husband's wrath.
Married Hindu women on the other hand believe that wearing the sindoor will give their husbands life-long protection.
It is also believed among Hindus that the sindoor is a sign of good fortune and represents the female energy of Sati and Parvati.
So, ladies tell us what you think about wearing the sindoor. Feel free to share your views.
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