Namaskar: Namaskar or Namaste is the most popular form of greeting in India. Folding the hands politely is a general salutation for welcoming someone or bidding farewell. While doing this, both the palms are placed together and raised to below the face. It is believed that both the hands symbolise one mind or the self meeting the self.

Tilak: Tilak is the the ritual mark on the forehead. It can be put in many forms as a sign of blessing, greeting or auspicious. This is usually made out of a red vermilion paste (kumkum) which is a mixture of turmeric, alum, iodine,

camphor, etc. It can also be made of sandalwood paste (chandan) blended with musk. It is applied on the spot between the brows which is considered the seat of latent wisdom and mental concentration and is very important for worship. This also indicates the point at which the (third) spiritual eye opens. All thoughts and actions are supposed to be governed by this spot. Putting of the third eye symbolises the quest for the 'opening' of the third eye & good luck.

Garlanding: Flower garlands are generally offered as a mark of respect and honour. They are offered to welcome the visitors or in honour to the Gods and Goddesses. These are generally made with white jasmine and orange marigold flowers. They are woven in thread and tied at the end with the help of a knot.

Bindi: A bindi is an auspicious mark worn by young girls and women. It is derived from Bindu a sanskrit word for dot. It is usually a red dot made with vermillion powder which is worn by women between their eyebrows on the forehead.

Considered a symbol of Goddess Parvati, it signifies female energy and is believed to protect women and their husbands.