Kungumam

Kumkum (Vermilion) is a unique cultural and spiritual symbol, and one of the most significant parts of the identity of Hindu women. Also known as Kungumam, Kunku, Sindoor, or Haldi Kumkum, Hindu women adorn their forehead with it, and apply it to the parting of their hair. Married women in India also apply kungumam on their mangalasutras. A symbol of femininity, a sacred, and potent symbol of devotion, and an item of personal belief, kungumam is also a thing of beauty and style for the modern Indian woman. Kumkum is a combination of powdered turmeric and slaked lime