VEL BRAND DARK RED KUMKUM

Kumkum was made by mixing turmeric and lime. The lime changes the colour of turmeric, giving kumkum its characteristic colour. This mixture is also one of the best remedies for a headache. It relaxes the muscles of the forehead and provides instant relief. Donned between the hair partition; sindoor, also known as kumkum, represents years of ancient folklore and beliefs about a woman's validation as a married woman. Put on by the husband during wedding rituals, sindooris then applied by women every day to mark his presence in her life The sixth chakra, also known as the third eye, is centered in the forehead directly between the eyebrows and is believed to be the channel through which humankind opens spiritually to the Divine". Thus, the kumkuma is placed where Indians believe to be the most important spot for receptivity to be enhanced.