Shashank Shekhar/Jehanabad: Worship has great importance in Sanatan culture. Each method has its own importance in worship. Many people perform puja but they do not know its procedure and method. During worship, people apply Tilak on their forehead. Tilak is always applied in the middle of the forehead. The finger for applying Tilak is also determined with which finger Tilak is applied. Today we will give you information about this through knowing the rituals. You will know from Acharya Rajesh Kumar Mishra (MA, Sanskrit), who performs the rituals in Jehanabad, what is the importance of applying Tilak in Hindu religion. In mythological beliefs, all the fingers have their own importance regarding Tilak. Let us know the names of the five fingers and with which fingers tilak is done and what is its importance.
According to Acharya Rajesh Kumar Mishra, all the five fingers of the hand have their own importance. Our body is made of five elements. These five elements are present in our fingers and all five elements provide different energy to our body.
Rules related to applying tilak with fingers
thumb or thumb- Fire resides in the thumb. It symbolizes strong hold, decisiveness and acceptance. The thumb is used to apply tilak to the guests.
index finger- Air resides in our index finger. It gives the message of leadership, ability and intestine related disease. This is very important for the ancestors.
middle- Sky resides in the middle. This finger is known to be balanced, enhancing career and potential. The middle finger is used to apply tilak on oneself.
Anamika- Earth resides in the ring finger. It is a symbol of health, emotions, fame, glory and intelligence etc. This finger is used to apply tilak to Gods and Goddesses. Parents and teachers are also involved in this.
pinky- Water resides in the little finger. It is a symbol of communication of economic condition. However, use of this finger is prohibited in religious functions.
