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Tilaka

तिलका

A sacred mark or dot

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Tilaka', it refers to the auspicious mark worn on the forehead between the eyebrows. It holds immense cultural and religious significance in Hindu tradition, symbolizing the 'third eye' or spiritual awakening and is considered a sign of blessing and divinity.

GirlSanskritTula · LibraHastaPythagorean no. 9 · The Humanitarian3 syllables
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Tilaka in Indian languages

Hindi / Marathiतिलका
Bengaliতিলকা
Punjabiਤਿਲਕਾ
Gujaratiતિલકા
Odiaତିଲକା
Teluguతిలకా
Kannadaತಿಲಕಾ
Malayalamതിലകാ
Tamilதிலகா

Pythagorean numerology 9 · The Humanitarian — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as compassionate, idealistic, generous and warm-hearted.

Tula rashi · Libra — element Air, ruled by Venus. Common naming sounds include Ra, Ri, Ru, Re, Ro and Ta.

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