Jessica Simpson sported 'bindi' during India trip

Simpson reportedly immersed herself with Indian culture during her stay in India, where she was seen sporting a traditional bindi on her forehead shaped like Lord Shiva's trident (trisula) and a sari.

CJ: Correspondent

Sun, Nov 01, 2009 12:41:11 IST

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HOLLYWOOD ACTRESS, singer and television personality, Jessica Simpson, returned to the United States from India on Wednesday, October 30, with an intricate henna tattoo on her left hand, which included an elephant.

Bollywood actress and model Neha Dhupia, threw a grand party in her honour at the exclusive Vie Lounge in Mumbai, where she went to shoot for her VH1 docu-series show "The Price of Beauty" with celebrity hairstylist Ken Paves.

Simpson reportedly immersed herself with Indian culture during her stay in India, where she was seen sporting a traditional bindi on her forehead shaped like Lord Shiva’s trident (trisula) and a sari.

Accompanied by entourage of a dozen people, she went on shopping spree in Colaba markets, shopping for chappals on Linking Road, sampling the Paani Puri at Elco market, picked up an expensive choker necklace and ring set at a jewellery showroom, bought a sari from a Juhu boutique, etc. Simpson also visited a hospital in Airoli to meet a girl whom she sponsored for cleft operation, according to reports.

Seeing her interest in India’s culture, Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has urged Simpson to further explore the rich philosophical thought of Hinduism. Zed, who is the president of the Universal Society of Hinduism, also suggested Simpson to visit a nearby Hindu temple and have a first hand experience of Hinduism. If Simpson needed any assistance in her study of Hinduism, he or other Hindu scholars would be glad to share their knowledge or arrange the appropriate expertise, Zed added.

MTV nominated Jessica Ann Simpson, has achieved seven Billboard Top 40 hits. Produced by RDF USA, 'The Price of Beauty' show is set to air in 2010.

Traditionally, a 'bindi' is a small round mark of vermillion applied in the middle of the forehead close to the eyebrows. Besides decoration, bindi is said to be symbolizing auspiciousness and good fortune; strengthening concentration and retaining energy; protecting against bad luck and demons; etc. Various international celebrities like Madonna, Julia Roberts, Gwen Stefani, Nina Hagen, Shania Twain, Shakira, Nelly Furtado, Britney Spears, etc, have also been reportedly spotted wearing bindis in the past.