Why do married Indian women wear sindoor?

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The science behind Indian traditions

All Indian traditions have a scientific theory backing them which makes them so amazing. Read on to know what they are.

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Applying Sindoor

It is said that sindoor which is made of colour (herbal is good), turmeric and some sandalwood also helps keep the head nerves cool and also keeps a married woman's personal life happy with her husband.

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Keeping a fast

It is said that when you are fasting, your stomach remains stable. It helps to flush out all the toxins from your body --- this leads to your health getting better.

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Reading the namaz

Reading the namaz activates all the parts of the body when we partly bow down to the Lord and then pray to him --- doing this everyday will keep your health in good shape.

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Going to temple

All temples are constructed keeping Vastu in mind --- when one goes to the temple everyday, slowly his Vastu begins to improve and he becomes healthy.

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Playing with colours

It is said that playing with herbal colours strengthens the ions of the body since the colour penetrates through the skin and activates the ions.

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Eating curd

It is said that when you are going for something important, your stomach should not give you any problem --- so curd is consumed before we step out of the house for something important.

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Getting up early morning

It is said that getting up early morning makes our health better since this is the time when the air is at its cleanest.

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Buying jewels

It is said that when you buy jewellery at an auspicious time (festivals or weddings), it makes the financial situation in the family improve even more.

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Saying namste

This not only donates respect, but doing this joins all the tips of the fingers and palm together, hence activating all the chakras of your hand.

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Wearing toe ring

Toe ring, when worn on the second toe, strengthens the uterus of a married woman --- this is because a vein from the second toe passes through the uterus and through the heart.

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Throwing coins in the water

In earlier times, coins were made of copper which was a good source of iron --- when people used to throw coins in the water, the copper would melt in the water, making this water rich in iron which was consumed later.

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Bindi and kumkum

This activates a major nerve between the forehead --- this improves your concentration. The tilak when applied, activates positive vibrations in the whole of your body.

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Temple bells

The temple bells have all the vibrations of the universe and when all the temple bells are strung together, it sends across waves of positivity all around --- these vibrations spread good vibes all round.

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Sweet and savoury

It is said that savoury items activate all the digestive juices in your body, hence they should be had when you begin your meal. On the other hand, sweet items slows down this process, hence they should be taken in the end.

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Applying Mehendi

Weddings and festivals, apart from being a lot of fun are also stressful affairs --- it is said that mehendi when applied on the palm keeps the temperature of the bride and groom cool, so that they can enjoy the festivities.

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Eating on the floor

Sitting cross legged on the floor for eating gets your body in the sukhasana or a half padmasana pose which brings in a sense of calm and prepares your body for better digestion.

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Not sleeping in the north side

It is said that when we sleep with our head towards the north, our body’s magnetic field becomes somewhat asymmetrical to the Earth’s Magnetic field. This can cause problems such as uneven blood pressure and indigestion.

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Piercing ears

It is said that piercing one's ear can heighten your intellect --- ear piercing, when done on a particular point, activates the nerve responsible for strengthening your thinking abilities and intelligence.

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Surya namskar

It is said that not only does Surya namaskar pays homage to the sun god, but looking directly at the sun at that hour in the morning is good for the eyes too --- this apart, it also improves the health of your body with the various exercises you do in the process.

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