A tiny, delicate dot placed gently on the centre of the forehead or just above the eyebrows. With stone or crystal work. Or just plain. In red or maroon or matching the outfit one is wearing.
The micro bindi has become the hot new trend.
From red carpet events to casual Instagram selfies, it's the finishing touch that everyone is looking for.
Here's how you can effectively incorporate it into your look.
IMAGE: The tiny bindi against a royal blue sari can be a conversation starter. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shefali Jariwala/Instagram
IMAGE: A little bindi, a lot of personality. Photograph: Kind courtesy Wamiqa Gabbi/Instagram
IMAGE: If you're aiming for a youthful, neat look, taking a cue from Pratibha Ranta whose a barely-there micro bindi is the perfect choice.
It adds just the right amount of charm without overpowering your face. Photograph: Kind courtesy Pratibha Ranta/Instagram
It adds just the right amount of charm without overpowering your face. Photograph: Kind courtesy Pratibha Ranta/Instagram
IMAGE: Try a minimalist micro bindi like Tina for your maximalist Indian attire; it's a great way to balance out the overall look. Photograph: Kind courtesy Tina Datta/Instagram
IMAGE: Just a little dot but it completes the picture. Photograph: Kind courtesy Nargis Fakhri/Instagram
IMAGE: Keep it subtle but always impactful like Bebo who contrasts her maroon bindi with her white-gold suit. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kareena Kapoor Khan/Instagram
IMAGE: Katrina Kaif's green bindi is a striking contrast to her soft peach suit. Photograph: Kind courtesy Katrina Kaif/Instagram
IMAGE: The tiny black bindi stands outs amid all that gold. Photograph: Kind courtesy Ananya Panday/Instagram
