The Vaishnava Tilak is known as Urdhva Pundra or Urdhva
Pundram. The shape of this tilak dedicated to Lord Vishnu consists of two
vertical lines with a third one in between. It is generally worn on the
forehead by both men and women.
While applying the tilak one has to contemplate on Lord Vishnu.
While applying the tilak one has to contemplate on Lord Vishnu.
The material used for the tilak is pure soft clay.
Sandalwood paste, holy ashes, and turmeric powder are also used for tilak by
people depending on the tradition to which they belong.
The lines of the pundra should be long, beautiful and
attractive with a gap between the two lines that resemble the two feet of Lord
Vishnu.