These are the traditional sectarian marks of Saivite Hinduism. The three stripes, made with sacred ash, represent the three bonds of the soul--ego, karma and maya--which are destroyed by God's grace. The dot represents the third eye of spiritual insight. See similar questions...

Traditionally the dot (known as bindi, kum-kum) was the symbol of an auspicious privilege enjoyed by married Hindu women in India. The practice has now evolved to cover young girls and women of other faiths as well and has become part of the make-up. See similar questions...

The dot worn on the forehead is a religious symbol. It represents divine sight and shows that one is a Hindu. For women, it is also a beauty mark. See similar questions...

This is purely in Aagamic Hinduism. Vedic Hinduism has no such regulations. One view is that it is the reminder that the mind (in the Aagnyaa Chakra) is the seat of power and control and one should strive to move higher through the mind. However there are other views as well. Different colors may have some symbolic significance and the way it is worn may signify castes and sects as well. See similar questions...

All men and women used to wear it in some form or the other. Now a days, most men wear it only during worship and ceremonial occasions. Many women also do not wear it all the time. Most experts would simply state the origin as unknown. I dare to suggest an origin. In the books on the lost continent of "Atlantis and Lemuria", one notes that the people of "Lemuria" had a third eye on their forehead. The South Indian mythology also points to such a lost continent. See similar questions...

No. We now offer a Mixed Membership (1 White Wine and 1 Red Wine) as well as a Red Wine Membership (2 Different Red Wines). Prices do vary with each membership. See similar questions...

Reading Counts is a computerized reading incentive program available in the Library and Technology Center. The books that have a test available for them are identified with a red dot on the spine. After reading a Red Dot book you may come to the Library and Technology Center and take a 10 question multiple-choice test which checks your comprehension of the book. If your score is 10 out of 10 you will receive a small prize from the library. See similar questions...

My Sony Mavica tends to flash a red light when it takes a picture. Therefore, some of the shiny surfaces tend to reflect in the final photo. However, I don't do any retouching. All photos are as the camera took them. See similar questions...

Bob White Stripes and Decals has been manufacturing and applying auto decals for 26 years. All decals are created using the highest quality 3M vinyl available today. Choosing Bob White Decals means you have chosen the highest quality product available anywhere. See similar questions...

It is no longer necessary to follow the tradition of a first time bride wearing white and, in fact, many brides of other cultures never wear white opting to wear vibrant red, for example. However, in America the bride of the 21st century can wear accents of vibrant color or subtle shades of pink, gold or ivory without upsetting anyone (Grandma’s) sensibilities. See similar questions...

Arguments have gone on for years, in classrooms and coffee houses alike, about the symbolism of the bindi. Some people claim it's the sign of marriage, though unmarried women wear bindis as well. Others claim its symbolism rests in its correspondence to an energy point, or "chakra," located between and slightly above the eyes. Everyone has a different opinion on bindis.. See similar questions...

However, they were designed to sit on top of a Sarge or Assault joystick and would have to be modified to accept a shaft coming in from the side. Also, by the time you add $27 (b/c you don't have to spend $8 for switches) to the cost of the project, you could almost buy a used genuine yoke, which is an easier hack. See similar questions...

The rule of thumb: white wine with chicken or fish, red with meat,doesn't take into account a meal's layers of flavors or the distinctive flavor differences among red and white wines. Some wine experts say the right wine is a matter of personal preference. People have differnet taste buds. See similar questions...

Letter of Introduction to Some Frequently Questions and Answers Hello and a greeting of Peace and Joy to you and yours. The following information is just that — information. Some might choose to make this information into dogma, a doctrine or body of doctrines concerning faith or morals formally stated and authoritatively proclaimed by a church (Webster's). If anything, the information represents a tendency in the formation of a belief structure. See similar questions...

Generally the action in paintball is too fast and furious to warrant an optical sight on your paintball gun. Also, paintball guns are usually not accurate enough to make an optical sight (especially telescopic) effective. See similar questions...

Striping is a fun technique that can be accomplished in a multitude of ways. We use a level, make chalk lines and tape. One or more colors can be used as well as various techniques within the lines, such as a solid color on one band, then we could rag a lighter glaze onto the next band. See similar questions...

During the Victorian era, each flower had a meaning. A white rose symbolized purity and innocence. Perhaps Victoria was trying to send a message to her listeners that her motives and teachings were pure. After Victoria Woodhull ran for President, the American suffrage movement chose the colors purple, white, and gold to represent their cause. A yellow rose became one of the symbols for those in favor of women's suffrage. The red rose symbolized the anti-suffrage movement. See similar questions...

personaa: strength is somehting not unusauly found in her heritage. She has the speed of her mother and the strength of her father. She loves the chase of a hunt and is skilled in war. Her claws are retractable. Her fangs are deadly weapons. She was once called the "Demond herself" by humans. Young maiden enters upon a ivory mare. Soft pale yellow dress drapes over the side of her mare as they enter the area. Her soft face is hidden under her wide brim hat, shading her face. See similar questions...

This happens because our server automatically reformats your photo after it's uploaded. We fit all photos into a 300x200 pixel box. To avoid white stripes your original photo must be 300 pixels wide and 200 pixels high, or proportional dimensions, i.e. 600x400, 900x600 and so on. See similar questions...