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Sona Mohapatra shares fascinating anecdotes on ‘maang tika’

The singer’s recent reel offers an insightful look into the cultural significance of this piece of jewellery

Teaming maang tikas to complete our ethnic looks for weddings or Indian rituals is common as well as popular. But, have we delved on the mythology and historical anecdotes associated with the jewellery? Singer Sona Mohapatra has posted an educative reel, sharing not only the process through which she wore a maang tika for her look in the song Baadila, but also writing interesting anecdotes. 

“The maang tika, a centuries-old traditional Indian headpiece, the provenance is in fact spiritual.According to the Vedas, the centre of the forehead is home to the Ajna Chakra or the third eye, the seat of concealed wisdom…” wrote Sona. She further shared how maang tikas are worn in various ways and in diverse designs in Rajasthan, Punjab, West Bengal, and Odisha.

Watch the song here and marvel at Sona’s ethnic dressing. And if you love maang tika, don’t miss sporting one this wedding season. 

— Pooja Mitra

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