In Sanatan Dharma, married women first apply vermillion on their forehead after taking bath and meditation. Even in the present times, after bathing and meditating, women offer vermilion to Mother Parvati and fill the Maang. In Treta Yuga, Mother Sita also used to apply vermillion on the Maang. There is mention of vermilion from Ramayana to Mahabharata period. There is a religious belief that by applying vermilion on the forehead, Goddess Parvati, the mother of the world, Adishakti, is pleased. By his grace happiness and good fortune increase. Besides, the husband also has a long life.

The bride and groom take seven rounds with fire as their witness. Without this the marriage is not considered complete. At the same time, after donating vermilion, the marriage is considered complete. In this, vermilion is filled by the groom at the request of the bride. After this the bride and groom become each other for life. After marriage, married women apply vermillion on the forehead daily. She also does sixteen adornments. Although in this modern era its practice has reduced considerably, most of the customs of Sanatan culture also have a scientific reason attached to them. Sindoor is mainly applied by women in a straight line by removing the middle part. Mercury metal is found in vermilion, which is considered very good for the Brahmarandhra gland (a hole or passage at the topmost point of the head). This reduces the mental stress of women. Apart from this, blood pressure also remains under control. According to experts, applying vermilion on the forehead keeps the mind calm. Mercury metal is found in vermilion. Excess of this metal does not cause wrinkles on the face. At the same time, women also apply vermillion on their forehead to ward off evil eyes and evil spirits.

The color of vermillion is especially red and yellow. Sindoor has to be applied exactly in the middle of the forehead. Red color is also considered a symbol of strength and energy. Hence this gives a feeling of strength. According to astrology, the place of Aries is considered to be on the forehead, whose lord is Mars. The color of Mars is vermillion, which is considered auspicious. To wish for this auspiciousness, women decorate their forehead with vermilion. This red color is directly associated with a woman’s happiness, strength, health, beauty etc. For thousands of years this color has been synonymous with the identity of a married woman and her social status. There came a time when it was considered old-fashioned and outdated, which is worn only by women who follow customs, but if seen, its trend had definitely reduced, but it never ended. Now women of every class wear it. For some it is associated with health, prosperity and mental strength, whereas for celebrities it has become a fashion statement. On the other hand, for a common woman it is an essential tradition which she has to follow at all costs.

Many women, after applying vermilion, hide it with their hair. Such women should not do this at all. Vermilion should be applied in such a way that it is visible to all. Doing this leads to longer life of the husband and prevents untimely death of the husband. It is also protected from diseases, it is believed that the longer a married woman pays the demand, the longer is the life of her husband. That’s why most of the women apply vermilion after filling the mang. Sindoor is related to the long life and good health of the spouse as well as the physical and mental health of the wife. Sindoor is considered a symbol of Lakshmi Mata, that is why Lakshmi Mata is always happy with the women who apply vermillion on their forehead. Lives. And when Goddess Lakshmi is pleased with a person, then Goddess Lakshmi is always kind to him and fills his house with wealth and prosperity.

There is a religious story behind applying vermilion which probably all the followers of Hindu religion would know. Once when Mother Sita was filling vermillion in her maang, Hanuman ji came there and asked why mother is filling this red color in her maang. On this, Sita ji replied that Shri Ram is very happy after seeing this vermillion in my maang, hence I decorate it in my maang. Then Hanuman ji thought that if Lord Ram is so happy after seeing a little vermillion in Sita Mata’s maang, If it happens then how happy they will be when they see vermillion all over my body. Then he applies vermilion all over his body and goes to the gathering. Everyone laughs after seeing this scene but Lord Shri Ram is very happy. It is believed that since then the tradition of applying vermillion on Hanuman ji has been going on.

Some people keep mustard oil and vermilion tilak on their doors. Especially on the day of Diwali, oil and vermillion are definitely applied. Do you know what is the reason behind this? According to Vastu science, applying vermillion and oil on the door prevents negative energy from entering the house. It is also considered effective in removing Vaastu defects present in the house, whereas from scientific point of view, applying oil on the door keeps the door safe for a long time. That is why there has been a tradition of applying vermilion on the door. Swastikas made by mixing oil and vermilion do not allow negative forces to enter the house. In Hindu religion, no ritual, havan or worship is complete without vermillion.

It is said that Parvati used to apply vermillion to her husband Shiva to protect him from evil powers. Mother Sita used to apply vermillion to wish for the long life of her husband Ram and happiness of heart. In the epic Mahabharata, Draupadi wipes the vermilion from her forehead in hatred and despair. There is also another belief that Goddess Lakshmi resides at five places on earth. One of these places is the head, hence married women apply vermillion on the forehead, so that Goddess Lakshmi resides in their house and brings happiness and prosperity.


Sindoor may have been in practice since ancient times, but from then till the modern era, its greatest importance lies in the wish for a woman’s long life for her husband and her married status. When a girl’s hair is filled with vermilion, her distinct social identity is established. Therefore, women can apply vermilion only after marriage. Marriage is a sacred bond. Many rituals are performed before tying into this sacred bond. The most important among these is Sindoordan.

According to religious beliefs, any married women should not apply vermillion during periods. Because, in astrology, vermilion is considered very auspicious. There is a belief that when women get their periods, they become impure. A woman should not apply vermillion on Tuesday because vermilion is offered to Lord Hanuman on this day. Hanuman ji is a celibate, hence one should not apply vermillion on Tuesday. Sindoor should not be applied even at night. Because if you regularly apply vermillion on your prayer while sleeping, then there will be negative forces in your house and in the mind of your husband. Enters.In our ancient texts, the practice of applying vermilion on the day of Amavasya has been associated with many specific stories and traditional myths. This practice is also associated with the story of Mother Parvati and Lord Shiva. According to a famous legend, Mother Parvati fasted to ask for vermillion from Lord Shiva and with her grace the practice of vermilion started. The belief that applying vermillion on the day of Amavasya brings happiness and prosperity to the household is related to traditions and faith. According to Hindu religion, women should wash their hair and apply vermillion on Sunday, Monday and Friday. Before applying vermilion, definitely offer vermilion to Mother Gauri. It is believed that applying vermillion offered to Mother Gaura bestows the blessing of unbroken good fortune.

Women observe many types of fasts for the long life of their husbands like Karva Chauth, Vat Savitri Puja and Teej, hence vermillion must be applied during these fasts. This fast is considered very auspicious for married women.