[ A V Press ] Strokes of color on foreheads are major display of Hinduism

The article discusses the significance of sacred strokes of color on foreheads during the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, India. These marks, known as tilak, are applied by Hindu priests using materials like sandalwood paste, turmeric, and sacred ashes. The tilak represents divine connections and varies in design based on the deity being honored. The festival attracts millions of pilgrims who believe that bathing in the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers will cleanse their sins.

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