Tilak is a part of our culture. But do you know what is the correct way to apply tilak? Yes, there are some rules for applying tilak also. Often people understand the importance of Tilak, but are unaware of its rules.
Tilak Niyam: Applying Tilak is considered the most important in any puja, ritual or custom. The practice of applying tilak is considered very sacred in Hindu religion. The custom of applying Tilak before starting any auspicious work or journey has been going on for centuries. It is a symbol of our religious faith as well as respect. In such a situation, it would not be wrong to say that Tilak is a part of our culture. But do you know what is the correct way to apply tilak? Yes, there are some rules for applying tilak also. Often people understand the importance of Tilak, but are unaware of its rules. Today let us know about all the rules of applying tilak.
Tilak is applied with different types of materials. Turmeric, kumkum, sandalwood, vermillion are prominent in it. But while planting it you should choose the right place. Although Tilak is applied at the time of puja, rituals etc., but many times Tilak is applied to the guests leaving the house and also to the guests coming home. In such a situation, it is important to choose the right place. Tilak should always be applied at a clean and pure place. Try to apply it on the Ajna Chakra i.e. exactly in the middle of the forehead. It is believed that applying Tilak on Agya Chakra gives full results. It is also considered good to do Tilak before 12 o'clock in the morning. Along with this, while applying tilak, attention should also be paid to the direction of the head. According to astrologers, it is considered auspicious to keep your head in the east or north direction while applying tilak.
It is very important to purify hands by washing them before applying Tilak. Recently, famous Tarot reader and crystal expert Karishma Tushar has also advised to follow some rules regarding applying tilak on her Instagram account. According to Karishma, one should never sleep after applying tilak. Rather, after applying Tilak you should always get busy in your work.
Often people are confused about whether the tilak should be offered to God first or applied themselves. According to Karishma, while worshiping, first of all you should apply Tilak to your favorite deity and then you should apply it on your own forehead. It is auspicious to do so. Tilak should always be applied while sitting.
You must have seen that some people apply tilak with their thumb and some with different fingers. But by doing this the meaning, effect and purpose of Tilak all change. When you apply tilak on ring finger i.e. ring finger, it gives you mental peace. At the same time, when you apply Tilak to someone with the middle finger, it gives him a long and healthy life. Applying tilak on the thumb gives courage and victory. Tilak is applied on the index finger for tantric purposes.
