DIFFERENT TYPE OF TILAK

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DIFFERENT TYPE OF TILAK
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Tilak

• The tilak is worn every day by sadhus and pious
  householders, and on special occasions like
  weddings and religious rituals.

• A tilak is also applied by a priest during a
  visit to the temple as a sign of the deity's
  blessing, for both men and women.

• Tilak marks are applied by hand or with a metal
  stamp. They might be made of ash from a
  sacrificial fire, sandalwood paste, turmeric, cow
  dung, clay, charcoal, or red lead.

• In addition to its religious symbolism, the tilak
  has a cooling effect on the forehead and this can
  assist in concentration and meditation.

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Brahma Sampradaya
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Madhva sampradaya
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Gaudiya sampradaya
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Kumara Sampradaya
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Rudra Sampradaya
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Sri Sampradaya
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Shaiva Marks
In general Shaiva tilaka is made of ash coming
from burned wood, cow dung or incense. The
tradition of ash goes back to stories that tell
how Shiva would smear his body with ash taken
from cremation sites, and so today, Shaivas mark
their bodies with holy ash. In general, amongst
Shaivas, the wearing of tilaka is not as
extensive or as rigid as it is in the Vaishnava
schools. Here are the most common Shaiva
patterns. .
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Importance of Tilak
Atharvana Upanisad Anyone who marks his body with
the tilak which resembles the lotus feet of Lord
hari becomes dear to the Paramatma. He becomes
fortunate and attains liberation.
Brahmaratra One should meditate on Me by chanting
Om and should mark his body with vertical tilak
daily. Anyone who marks thus attains sayujya
liberation.
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THANK YOU
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