सिन्धूरा
noun
सिन्धूरा meaning in English
vermilion powder used in Hindu rituals
Detailed Explanation
A reddish-orange powder made from the mineral cinnabar, used extensively in Hindu and Jain rituals to mark the forehead, hands, and feet as a symbol of devotion and spiritual purity.
📝 Cultural Context
In Indian culture, vermilion powder is a significant symbol of marital status, with married women applying it to their hair parts as a sign of their marital status.
Example Sentences
वह सिन्धूरा लगाकर मंदिर में गया.
He applied vermilion powder and went to the temple.
सिन्धूरा लगाने की परंपरा हमारे समाज में बहुत पुरानी है.
The tradition of applying vermilion powder is very old in our society.
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