CultureAugust 24, 2026

tilak

TIH-luk

Definition

A mark, usually made with colored powder or paste, worn on the forehead as a religious or traditional symbol.

Etymology

The word comes from Sanskrit, meaning 'mark' or 'spot'. It has been used for centuries in various Indian cultures to denote religious, sectarian, or auspicious markings on the body.

In the news

The article describes Akshaye Khanna's transformation into the sage Shukracharya, noting the use of a traditional tilak on his forehead as a key detail of his character's look.

Mahakali teaser: Akshaye's Shukracharya unleashes darkness, Goddess rises for war

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India Today

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