Bindi (decoration) "Bindu chakra" represented by crescent moon, they are commonly known as "Chandrakor" in this region, outside Maharashtra they are popularly known as "Marathi bindi". In Bengal region a large round red bindi is worn, brides in this region are often decorated with "Alpana" design on forehead and cheeks, along with bindi. In southern India a smaller red bindi is worn with a white tilak at the bottom, another common type is a red tilak shaped bindi. In Rajasthan the bindi is often worn round, long tilak shaped bindi are also common, as well as the crescent moon on some occasions.
Umberto Bindi Umberto Bindi Umberto Bindi (12 May 1932 - 23 May 2002) was an Italian singer-songwriter. He is especially known for the popular song he co-wrote with Gino Paoli, "Il Mio Mondo" ("You're My World"), which he recorded in Italian in 1963. It was later performed by singers in English and other languages. Bindi was born in Bogliasco (Province of Genoa), Italy, and was classically trained. He wrote his first song, "T'ho perduto" ("I've Lost You"), in 1950. He made his professional debut in Italian popular music in 1959 with his composition, "Arrivederci". The song was recorded by Don Marino Barreto