Kumkum (Vermilion) is scared to Hindu women as sindoor and is used as an offering during puja to Hindu goddesses. It is obtained by drying and powdering turmeric and adding slaked lime to it, which turns the rich yellow powder red.
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Kumkum (Vermilion) is scared to Hindu women as sindoor and is used as an offering during puja to Hindu goddesses. It is obtained by drying and powdering turmeric and adding slaked lime to it, which turns the rich yellow powder red.