[Vaishnava] Followers of Vaishnavism mark their foreheads with different styles of tilak to show that they are devotees of Vishnu. The markings are made either as a daily ritual, or on special occasions, and denote which particular lineage, or sampradaya the devotee belongs to. The different Vaishnava sampradayas each have their own distinc...
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(`mark`), in Hinduism, a mark generally made on the forehead, indicating a man`s sectarian affiliation. The marks are made by hand or with a metal ... [1 related articles]
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a clay mark applied to the forehead and denoting the particular affiliation of the worshipper.
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