Encyclopedia - Forehead: Encyclopedia - Forehead
In human anatomy, the forehead or brow is the bony vertical part of the head above the eyes. Muscles of the forehead include the frontali...   » Read the article

Article - Hinduism: Why Do Hindu Women Wear The Dot On The Forehead?
Hinduism: Why do Hindu women wear the dot on the forehead? Not only women, but Hindu men also wear a dot on the forehead, indicating the...   » Read the article

Article - Basics Of Hinduism: Why Do Many Hindus Wear A Dot Near The Middle Of Their Forehead?
Basics of Hinduism: Why do many Hindus wear a dot near the middle of their forehead? The dot worn on the forehead is a religious symbol....   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dream Interpretation Of Forehead: Dream Dictionary - Forehead
  Forehead To dream of a fine and smooth forehead, denotes that you will be thought well of for your judgment and fair dealings...   » Read the article

Article - Tilaka: Hindu Symbols - Tilaka, A Mark Of Auspiciousness
Tilaka is a mark of auspiciousness. It is put on the forehead with sandal paste, sacred ashes or Kumkuma. The devotees of Siva apply sacr...   » Read the article

Article - Yoga Mudra: Practice Of Yoga Mudra
Yoga Mudra Sit in Padmasana. Place the palms on the heels. Exhale slowly and bend forwards and touch the ground with the forehead. If yo...   » Read the article

Article - Hindu Sects: Major Sects Of Hinduism
Hindu Sects Saivism, Vaishnavism and Shaktism are considered to be the major sects of Hinduism. Followers of Saivism worship Lord Siva a...   » Read the article

Article - Chakras: The Third-eye Or Brow Chakra
The Third-Eye Or Brow Chakra This chakra, which is also called the third eye, is located right between the eyebrows on the forehead. It ...   » Read the article

Article - Meditation: Mystic Experience In Meditation - Visions Of Lights
Mystic Experience - Visions Of Lights Various kinds of lights manifest during meditation owing to deep concentration. In the beginning a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Xiaolin Showdown: Encyclopedia - Xiaolin Showdown
Xiaolin Showdown is an animated series about Omi, a young monk-in-training from the Xiaolin Temple (a name based on the real-life Shaoli...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hinduism: Encyclopedia - Hinduism
Hinduism (हिन्दू धर्म; also known as Sanātana Dharma - सनातन धर्म, and Vaidika-Dharma - वैद�...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bindi: Encyclopedia - Bindi
Bindi is a forehead decoration; it is also a slang term for the Mumbai/Bombay dialect of Hindi, or Bambaiya Hindi, or a plant (not to be...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Face: Encyclopedia - Face
The face is the front part of the human head from forehead to chin including the head, hair, forehead, eyebrow, eyes, nose, cheek, mouth,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Urna: Encyclopedia - Urna
An Urna is a concave circular dot- an auspicious mark manifested by a whorl of white hair on the forehead between the eyebrows. It is oft...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bontebok: Encyclopedia - Bontebok
The Bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus also the Blesbok) is an antelope found in South Africa and Lesotho. The Bontebok has two subspecies; th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhaubeej: Encyclopedia - Bhaubeej
Bhaubeej/Bhau-Beej (in Marathi) or Bhai-Dooj (in Hindi) or Bhai Beej (in Gujarati) is a festival or ceremony performed by Hindus on the s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ptosis: Encyclopedia - Ptosis
Ptosis is the paralysis of the muscles of the eyelid. It is commonly called droopy eyelids. The paralysis can be caused in various ways, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bonnet Headgear: Encyclopedia - Bonnet Headgear
A bonnet is a kind of headgear which is usually brimless. Only a few kinds on bonnets are still worn today, most commonly by babies. Bon...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Autogenic Training: Encyclopedia - Autogenic Training
Autogenic training is a term for a relaxation technique developed by the German psychiatrist Johannes Schultz first published in 1932. It...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vibhuti: Encyclopedia - Vibhuti
Vibhuti is the name for sacred ash used in religious worship in Hinduism, especially connected with Lord Shiva. The ash has several symbo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Widow's-peak: Encyclopedia - Widow's-peak
A widow's peak is a descending V-shaped point in the middle of the hairline (above the forehead). The trait is inherited genetically and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Body Contact Dance: Encyclopedia - Body Contact Dance
Body contact is a style of closed position in partner dancing. Body contact dance - Body contact as dance technique. In some partner da...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blood Pheasant: Encyclopedia - Blood Pheasant
The Blood Pheasant, Ithaginis cruentus, is the only species in genus Ithaginis of the Pheasant family. It has 15 different subspecies. Th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Common Eland: Encyclopedia - Common Eland
The Common Eland (Taurotragus oryx) is a savannah and plain antelope found in East and Southern Africa. The Common Eland stands around t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tilaka: Encyclopedia - Tilaka
In Hinduism, the tilaka, also spelled tilak, is a mark worn on the forehead and other parts of the body for spiritual reasons. It is comm...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Xiaolin Showdown: Encyclopedia Ii - Xiaolin Showdown - Forehead Dots
Several characters are seen with having mysterious dots on their forehead. Omi has nine white dots, in three rows of three. Master Monk G...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Forehead Dreams Symbol: Christian Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Forehead
Forehead: . (See also the book "In A Dream, In A Vision of the Night" by Susan Noone Riddle). (Rev. 7:3; 13:16; 14:9; 17:5; ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hinduism: Encyclopedia Ii - Hinduism - Important Symbolism And Themes In Hinduism
Hinduism - Tilaka symbol on forehead or between eyebrows. Main article: Tilaka The tilaka (or tilak) is a mark worn on the forehead a...   » Read the article

Dictionary -  lalata: Sanskrit Dictionary On  lalata
 Lalata: the forehead   (See also:  Lalata , Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Bindi: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Ii On Bindi
bindi: mark (usually a round, red) worn on the centre of the forehead to show that a woman is married   (See also: bindi , Hi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tilak: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Ii On Tilak
tilak: the mark (usually vertical) placed on the forehead of a devotee during ritual worship   (See also: tilak , Hinduism, H...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Unicorn: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Unicorn
Unicorn A mythical horse-like creature with a twisted horn coming from his forehead. A mythical animal generally depicted as having th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Third Eye: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Third Eye
chakra in the middle of the forehead   (See also: third eye , Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Lalata: Hinduism Sanskrit Dictionary V On Lalata
lalata: lalata - the forehead   (See also: lalata , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chidakasha: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Chidakasha
Chidakasha: psychic space in front of the closed eyes, just behind the forehead.   (See also: Chidakasha ,Yoga, Yoga Dictiona...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Third Eye: Health And Healing Dictionary On Third Eye
Third Eye: The psychic eye: not physically visible but mental. Located in the middle of the forehead.   (See also: Third Eye ,...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Staring Oneself: Craft Witchcraft Dictionary On Staring Oneself
STARING ONESELF: a Self Blessing exercise that one does by taking Projective Hand & making a Pentacle motion, touching yourself: f...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bindi: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Bindi
bindi a red dot worn on the forehead by Hindu women, signifying wedded status.   (See also: bindi , Bhakti, Bhakti Yoga, Bhakt...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tika: Tantra Tantric Dictionary On Tika
Tika: Tika. Mark on forehead signifying commitment to a spiritual ideal.   (See also: Tika , Tantra, Tantra Dictionary, Bod...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kumkum: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Kumkum
kumkum: kumkum. Auspicious mark of vermillion placed on forehead.   (See also: kumkum , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sans...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bindi: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary Iii On Bindi
Bindi: A mark (usually round and red), worn on the centre of the forehead to show that a woman is married, typically now a days it is ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shirodhara: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary Iii On Shirodhara
Shirodhara: A treatment of warm oil poured gently on the forehead to balance the mind and nervous system.   (See also: Shirodh...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rudra: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Rudra
Rudra: Lord Shiva ; Rudra is said to have sprung from Brahma's forehead and is one of the holy trinity   (See also: Rudra ,Yo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dhauti: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Dhauti
Dhauti: second of the shatkarmas; cleansing technique of the eyes, ears, tongue, forehead, oesophagus, stomach, rectum and anus &nb...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ajna Chakra: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Ajna Chakra
Ajna chakra: energy center located behind the forehead, also called psychic centre - one of the seven energy centers   (See al...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mikhail Gorbachev: Encyclopedia Ii - Mikhail Gorbachev - Political Activity After Resignation
Gorbachev founded the Gorbachev Foundation in 1992. In 1993, he also founded Green Cross International, of which he was one of three majo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tilaka: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Tilaka
tilaka: (Sanskrit) "Sesamum-like mark," from tila, "sesame seed."   Distinctive marks made on the forehead o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sign Of The Cross: Encyclopedia Ii - Sign Of The Cross - Ritual Of The Gesture
Typically, the right hand is used. The thumb, index, and middle finger are brought to a point. They are then placed on the forehead, then...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hinduism: Encyclopedia Ii - Hinduism - Core Concepts
Hinduism - The Eternal Way. "Sanātana Dharma" (सनातन धर्म, The Eternal Values ), the traditional name of Hinduism, s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hinduism: Encyclopedia Ii - Hinduism - Denominations
Each of the Hinduism's four major denominations share rituals, beliefs, traditions and personal deities with one another, but each sect h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hinduism: Encyclopedia Ii - Hinduism - Hindu Sacred Texts
The overwhelming majority of Hindu sacred texts are composed in the Sanskrit language. Indeed, much of the morphology and linguistic phil...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hinduism: Encyclopedia Ii - Hinduism - Origins And Society
Hinduism - Origins of Hinduism. Main article: History of Hinduism Hinduism is the world's oldest major religion in existence. From a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hinduism: Encyclopedia Ii - Hinduism - Hindu Philosophy: The Six Vedic Schools Of Thought
The six Āstika or orthodox (accepting the authority of the Vedas) schools of Hindu philosophy are Nyāya, Vaisheshika, Sāmkhya, Yoga, P...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hinduism: Encyclopedia Ii - Hinduism - Alternative Cultures Of Worship
Hinduism - The Bhakti schools. Main article: Bhakti The Bhakti (Devotional) school takes its name from the Hindu term that signifies ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hinduism: Encyclopedia Ii - Hinduism - Criticism
Hinduism is criticized based on current or past regressive social customs such as Dowry, Sati and casteism. Many also criticize it by lin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Teabagging: Encyclopedia Ii - Teabagging - Teabagging As A Sexual Practice
As a sexual practice, "teabagging" refers to a man dipping his testicles into the mouth of his partner as a form of oral sex; thus his pa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Teabagging: Encyclopedia Ii - Teabagging - Teabagging As A Sexual Practice
As a sexual practice, "teabagging" refers to a man dipping his testicles into the mouth of his partner as a form of oral sex; thus his pa...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tilaka: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Tilaka
tilaka Auspicious marks, of sacred clay and other substances, applied daily on the forehead (and sometimes on various limbs as well) t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dhauti: Spiritual Sanskrit Dictionary On Dhauti
Dhauti: second of the shatkarmas; cleansing technique of the eyes, ears, tongue, forehead, oesophagus, stomach, rectum and anus. &nb...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tilaka: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary On Tilaka
Tilaka - clay markings worn on the forehead and other parts of the body by Vaisnavas, signifying their devotion to Lord Krsna or Visnu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Urddhva-punsra-tilaka: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary On Urddhva-punsra-tilaka
urddhva-punsra-tilaka - the vertical clay markings of the Vaisnavas worn on the forehead and other parts of the body to symbolize thei...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tilak: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary On Tilak
Tilak: A sacred mark made on the forehead or between the eyebrows denoting what form of God the person worships.   (See also: ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chakras: Tantra Tantric Dictionary On Chakras
Chakras: Chakras - nerve centers of the subtle body; seven in number, base of spine, genitals, belly, heart, throat, forehead (thir...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bindu: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary Iv On Bindu
Bindu:   Bindu ("seed/point"): the creative potency of anything where all energies are focused; the dot (also called ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Namaskara: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary On Namaskara
Namaskara - offering obeisance, or the act of offering adoration, praise, or reverence. Obeisance to Sri Bhagavan is of four types: (...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shirodhara: Alternative Health Dictionary On Shirodhara
Shirodhara: Ayurvedic treatment in which warm sesame oil, or a warm herbal oil, streams onto the forehead of a recumbent person. Its d...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Physiognomy: Alternative Health Dictionary On Physiognomy
physiognomy: Fortunetelling, and/or determination of human character and disposition, by examination of (a)   facial featur...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Momo Syndrome: Encyclopedia Ii - Momo Syndrome - Signs And Symptoms
Along with the four aspects of the disorder that give it its name, there are also other common symptoms: A downward slant of the forehea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bonnet Headgear: Encyclopedia Ii - Bonnet Headgear - Women
Bonnets worn by women and girls were generally brimless headcoverings which were secured by tying under the chin, and which covered no pa...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kunkuma: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Kunkuma
kunkuma: (Sanskrit) "Saffron; red."   The red powder, made of turmeric and lime, worn by Hindus as the pottu, dot, at ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sandalwood: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Sandalwood
sandalwood: Chandana.   The Asian evergreen tree Santalum album. Its sweetly fragrant heartwood is ground into the fine, tan-col...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cardassian: Encyclopedia Ii - Cardassian - Biology
Cardassians are roughly humanoid in appearance, but have distinctive ridged arches connecting their shoulders to the top of their necks. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tilaka: Encyclopedia Ii - Tilaka - Worn By Women Bindi
Tilaka has been worn by Hindu women for many millennia for different reasons as a bindi or dot between the eyebrows or on the center of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kuririn: Encyclopedia Ii - Kuririn - Trivia
Despite popular fan belief, Kuririn is not bald. Due to his original monastic training, he merely shaves his head. After settling down wi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi Religious Practices: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi Religious Practices - Thirunamam
Thiru (word representing sacredness) + Namam (name) represents (The Sacred name). The people of Ayyavazhi wore a vertical white mark on t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chakras: Paganism Pagan Dictionary On Chakras
CHAKRAS: Seven major energy vortexes found in the human body. Each is usually associated with a color. These vortexes are: crown - whi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bindu: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Bindu
bindu: (Sanskrit) "A drop, small particle, dot." 1)    The seed or source of creation. In the 36 tattvas, th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Niam-lann: Craft Witchcraft Dictionary On Niam-lann
NIAM-LANN: A metallic headpiece worn like a thin crown or headband around the forehead. Often the front peice, which rested just above...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Niam: Wiccan Pagan Dictionary On Niam
NIAM-LANN (NEEM-lawn) - a metallic headpiece worn like a thin crown or headband around the forehead. Often the front piece, which rest...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chakras: Pagan Wicca Dictionary On Chakras
Chakras - Seven major energy vortexes in the human body.Each is usually associated with a color. These vortexes are: crown-violet, for...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chakras: Magic Shamanism Dictionary On Chakras
Seven major energy vortexes found in the human body. Each is usually associated with a color. Smaller vortexes are located in the ha...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Third Eye: New Age Dictionary On Third Eye
Third Eye An imaginary eye in the forehead believed to be the center of psychic vision. Trance A mental state resembling sleep during ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chakra: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary Iii On Chakra
Chakra: Literally, the wheel of a wagon; it is a term used to represent the energetic centers of the body.  In Hindu Yoga there a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Guerrilla Marketing: Encyclopedia Ii - Guerrilla Marketing - Guerrilla Marketing Tactics
Although there are many unconventional marketing techniques, the following is a sample: Word of mouth campaign Reaching the consumer dir...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sampai: Zen And Buddhism Dictionary On Sampai
Sampai: The prostrating bows performed during practice, where the forehead touches the ground and the hands are held palms up next to ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mark Of Cain: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Mark Of Cain
Cain, Mark of In the Bible, a mark placed on Cain's forehead by God after the murder of Abel to prevent Cain from being killed (Genesi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Confirmation: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Confirmation
A Christian theological definition of Confirmation according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   &qu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Brow Chakra: New Age Spiritual Dictionary On Brow Chakra
brow chakra The 6th chakra, the third eye, found above and between the brows, in the center of the forehead. The source of ecstasy, E...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Despero: Encyclopedia Ii - Despero - Powers And Abilities
Despero is a villain who is not to be underestimated. The Flame of Py'tar made Despero into a superhuman wrecking machine with near Super...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Florida Scrub Jay: Encyclopedia Ii - Florida Scrub Jay - Characteristics
Weight - 2.5 to 3 ounces Length - 12 inches Physical features - Lacks crest, strong black bill, blue head and nape, whitish forehead and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Third Eye: Encyclopedia Ii - Third Eye - Symbolism
Many Religious Deities, mainly Buddhist and Hindu have a tilak in the middle of the forehead. This symbol is known as the "Third Eye" or ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Thanatophoric Dysplasia: Encyclopedia Ii - Thanatophoric Dysplasia - Symptoms
Infants with this condition have disproportionately short arms and legs with extra folds of skin. Other signs of the disorder include a n...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Apa Tani: Encyclopedia Ii - Apa Tani - Dress
Though simple, the dress of the Apatanis elaborate colorful, yet simple styles. Tattoing and the stuffing of large nose plugs were once p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Goggles: Encyclopedia Ii - Goggles - Fictional Context
In anime, goggles (or sunglasses) worn or kept on the forehead/headgear by a character are a sign of decisiveness, bravery, or leadership...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Guruttara: Encyclopedia Ii - Guruttara - Initiation Ceremony In A Kalari
At the age of seven, on an auspicious day or on the opening day of the new session, a novice is admitted to the kalari in the presence of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ducktail: Encyclopedia Ii - Ducktail - The Combing Technique
The style required that the hair be combed back around the sides of the head. The end of a rattail comb was used to make a central part a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kneeling: Encyclopedia Ii - Kneeling - Social And Religious Customs
Socially, kneeling, similarly to bowing, is associated with submission and obeisance, particularly if one kneels before a standing person...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Clydesdale Breed: Encyclopedia Ii - Clydesdale Breed - In Show And Private Use
Clydesdales are judged primarily for their build, temperament and agility. The legs and hooves are given close attention, as their size a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mark Dreams Symbol: Christian Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Mark
Mark: Something being set apart; a symbol of preservation; identification; mark of God on the forehead; mark of the beast. (Ge. 4:15; ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dream Dictionary Boils: Meaning Of Dreams About Boils
  Boils To dream of a boil running pus and blood, you will have unpleasant things to meet in your immediate future. May be that...   » Read the article