Tamil name: வேங்கை பால்/ Vengai Paal
English name: Black Bindi
Vengai Pottu
People of India used to apply Black color bindi / vengai pottu to newborn babies. Sometimes they will also apply the sirattai bindi to newly married couples and pregnant women. The purpose of applying this bindi is to protect babies from the evil eyes of surrounding peoples by removing negative vibration and energy.
This is a traditional practice to avoid Dhristi (Evil eyes). It is prepared from the resin of vijaysar (Vangai Paal). Vijaysar is also known as Pterocarpus marsupium, Malabar kino, or Indian kino tree. This resin has a pleasant smell and will not cause any allergies.
Black Bindi / vengai pottu is packed within half coconut shells. People used to wear bindi regularly from the naming ceremony. It can be easily removed when compared to modern kajal. The modern Kajal has high levels of lead content which is harmful to the baby. It will damage organs, the brain, and bone marrow. It is not advisable to use kajal for babies. Black liquid bindi will protect the eyes from the sunlight and prevent infections. It also cools down body temperature.
Benefits of using Black Bindi / Vengai Paal
Most people believe that applying Black liquid bindi / vengai pottu will give the following benefits.
- Help the Baby to sleep for a long duration.
- Help to shape Baby eyebrow.
- Protect the Baby from the evil eyes (Dhristi).
How to apply Sarattai pottu / Vengal Paal
- Use your finger and apply a dot of black bindi above one of your baby’s eyes, at the cheek, near the forehead, or on the baby’s foot.
- Apply a curve line over the eyebrow and use vengai pottu as an eyeliner for babies.
Side Effects
There are no side effects in using this product.
Manufacturing Methods
Black bindi is 100% naturally manufactured without using any chemicals.
panimalar –
Infant Skin safe. Recommended!
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Quality product at a very cheap price compared to amazon.
Ranjani –
Have used for several days, no side effects or rashes. I recommend this product for babies.
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Got it after 10 days. Poor shipping in my case. I don’t know why. But the product is good. So I don’t have much to complaint.
Manohar –
Good product. Same quality which we had in the 90s.
Vani –
Long lasting & safe for my baby. My baby had no rashes. The previous one which I ordered on amazon was horrible.
Shenoy –
It does not go off within 24 hours but is also easy to clean with water.
Divya –
Nice product.
Gimina –
Lasts long and better than chemicals. Next time pack it better.
Meril –
It has a wonderful smell. Nice product & Nice shopping experience.
Rajeswari –
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Sandhya Venkatesh (verified owner) –
I got the product ,it is dry, can u tell me how to use, should I add some oil
Sandhya Venkatesh (verified owner) –
How to use the product, black is not coming my hands, should I put some oil or heat I’m gas stove, pls tell me