About this piece
Kumkum is the red powder used in puja for offerings and for the tilak on the forehead. The seller describes this one as made of natural ingredients and sold for offering to Kubera, the god of wealth in Hindu tradition, and to Goddess Lakshmi.
It comes in a 50 g jar with a silver lid. The photos show the powder as green, so look at the pictures before you buy if colour matters to you. It suits a home altar.
How it is used
Kumkum is offered to the deity during puja and applied as a tilak between the eyebrows. The seller mentions Wednesdays for applying it and offering it to Kubera and Lakshmi.
Looking after it
- Keep the lid closed and the jar dry.
