Definition of "tilak" [tilak]

• A mark or symbol worn on the forehead by Hindus, ornamentally or as an indication of status. (noun)

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• "CHENNAI: Flaying the Hindu practice of smearing ash or saffron or sporting a 'tilak' on the forehead for yet another time, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi on Wednesday questioned the need for "such things in a country which preached equality of all religions.""
• "Chennai, November 5:: Flaying the Hindu practice of smearing ash or saffron or sporting a 'tilak' on the forehead for yet another time, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi questioned the need for 'such things in a country which preached equality of all religions'."
• "Flaying the Hindu practice of smearing ash or saffron or sporting a 'tilak' on the forehead for yet another time, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi questioned the need for 'such things in a country which preached equality of all religions'."