100% Natural, Made from Turmeric. We follow our ancient method which is natural and safe to use. No skin irritation & No artificial chemicals or scents added Turmeric has antiseptic properties that not only keep infections at bay, it also helps cool the body and keep the "Ajna Chakra" cool when applied as a bindi From the house of Gopuram Products Used in Festivals & Various Occassions | Red Colour Kumkuma at temples is found in heaps. People dip their thumb into the heap and apply it on the forehead or between the eyebrows. In most of India, married women apply red kumkuma to the parting of their hair above their forehead every day as a symbol of marriage. This is called vermilion, or in Hindi, sindoor.