Why Tilak is Applied on Forehead

In Ancient India Culture, the place between

2 eyebrows is considered as Place of
Devasthanam [Where Gods Reside].It is also
the Place of Agna Chakra.
In our Culture, we had came to know that
Applying Certain Natural Substances such
as Kumkum,Sandalwood Paste and Ash has
immense Health benefits on Body, Mind and
also it helps in Spiritual Development.
Applying Natural Substance Tilak on
Forehead Makes us more alert, aware, calm
and focused.
Benefits of Kumkum
Natural Kumkum is a mixture of Turmeric
and Lime.
1. It helps us to focus the Mind and Retain
Positive Energy of the Body.
2. It helps us to Remain Strong, Healthy
and Positive throughout the Day.
3. It is Antibacterial in Nature and Helps to
Keep Infections at Bay.
4. It is Highly Hygroscopic in Nature, so it
can absorb any ‘water ‘or ‘mucous’ logged
in Head.
5. It also helps in Providing Relief from
Headache, as it relaxes the Muscles of
forehead and Provides Instant Relief.
Benefits of Sandalwood.
1. It has a Cooling Property and Helps
to keep the Mind calm, alert, aware and
focused.

2. It also helps in stimulating Pitutory

Gland or Pineal Gland.
Benefits of Ash or Vibhuti or Basma
Naturally it is obtained from the ashes of the
Sacred Fire (Yajna)
1. Ash has the Quality of absorbing the
Positive energy of the Herbs and other
substance offered in the Yajna.It also
absorbs the Positive Energy of the
Mantras Chanted during the Yajna.
2. When we apply such an Ash on our
forehead we will also imbibe the same
Positive energy which the Ash Contains.