Originally posted by: Armu4eva
Yes in Ramayan Hanumanji had asked why Sita Maa wears sindoor & she explained as it is shagun for husbands long life. All our married Godesses especially Durga/Kali & Laxmi wear sindoor. It's also a symbol of feminine energy. Sindoor is a must in every hindu wedding. Can signify love too as red is color of love/fertility.
Regarding mangalsutra, bengalis don't wear mangalsutra usually. The black beads in it are meant to ward off bad omens and keep the marriage blessed.
@first para, that means men don't care if thier wives die early? *Wiggling my eyebrows*
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