Jalani Kumkum (L)

Jalani Kumkum Rs 10/- MRP

Jalani Kumkum is an auspicious symbol. When a girl or a married woman visits a house, it is a sign of respect (in case of an elderly lady) or blessings (in case of a young girl) to offer Jalani Kumkum to them when they leave. People dip their thumb into the Jalani Kumkum and apply it on the forehead or between the eyebrows. When visiting a Hindu temple, married women of India usually dip their ring finger in JALANI KUMKUM, and apply a dot on their neck. Men, women, girls, and boys apply a dot on their forehead, also when visiting a temple or during a pooja. In most of India, everyday, married women apply red kumkum in front of their parting on their forehead as a symbol of marriage. This is called vermilion, or in Hindi, Red Sindoor. Jalani Kumkum is also used for making “Tilak” or “Saakhiya” (a good fortune sign) purchase of any kind of vehicle, home and office appliances by female family member. Practices Associated with Jalani Kumkum