Red is the traditional color of the dot. It is said that in ancient times a man would place a drop of blood between his wife’s eyes to seal their marriage. According to Hindu beliefs, the color red is believed to bring good fortune to the married couple. Today, people go with different colors depending upon their preferences. Women often wear dots that match the color of their clothes. Decorative or sticker bindis come in all sizes, colors and variations, and can be worn by young and old, married and unmarried people alike. Wearing a bindi has become more of a fashion statement than a religious custom.

　　24. Why did people in India start wearing a red dot on their forehead?

　　A. To indicate their social rank.

　　B. To show their financial status.

　　C. To show their religious belief.

　　D. To highlight their family background.

　　25. What is the importance of the third eye in Hindu tradition?

　　A. To pay respect to God.

　　B. To stay in harmony with nature.

　　C. To see things with a subjective view.

　　D. To observe the outside world more clearly.

　　26. Why was red chosen as the original color of the bindi?

　　A. The red dot represented the blood of God.

　　B. Red stood for a wife’s love for her husband.

　　C. The word “bindi” means “red” in some Hindi dialects.

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