Picture of the Week

© K. L. Kamat

The Fortunate One

Indian Women consider the bindi or Kumkum as a symbol of divine fortune (sumangal). This  Havyaka Brahmana Lady of  North Karnataka  with her large dot and a necklace made with gold coins makes our Picture of the Week

See Also:

• The Significance of the Holy Dot

• Women of India -- Frequently asked questions and articles on the roles and status of women in India. Includes biographies, topics on Sati, widows, history and artifacts.

• Body as Medium of Art -- Exhibition of expressions of art done on human body. Includes tattoos, henna, piercing, and religious body art.

November 09, 1997