Description

About

Gopuram Meenakshi Kumkum is a traditional, high-quality kumkum powder used for religious, cultural, and cosmetic purposes. Prepared with purity and care, it is widely used in temples, poojas, festivals, and personal worship. Its deep red color symbolizes auspiciousness, prosperity, and devotion.

Uses

• Applied on the forehead as tilak/bindi for devotion and positive energy.

• Used in pujas, rituals, and temple offerings.

• Essential for festivals, weddings, and religious functions.

• Given as prasadam in temples.

• Used in decorative rangoli designs and auspicious markings.

Benefits

1. Spiritual Significance – Represents blessings, energy, and protection.

2. Auspiciousness – Brings positivity and prosperity to rituals.

3. Cultural Tradition – Maintains heritage in weddings and festivals.

4. Natural & Safe – Gentle on the skin when prepared with pure ingredients.

5. Temple Grade Quality – Widely trusted in devotional practices.

Different Names in Different Languages

• Sanskrit: Kumkuma / Sindooram

• Hindi: कुमकुम / सिंदूर (Kumkum / Sindoor)

• Tamil: குங்குமம் (Kungumam)

• Telugu: కుంకుమ (Kunkuma)

• Kannada: ಕುಂಕುಮ (Kunkuma)

• Malayalam: കുങ്കുമം (Kunkumam)

• Marathi: कुंकू (Kunku)

• Gujarati: કુંકુમ (Kunkum)

Dosage & Administration

• Forehead Application: Apply a small amount as a tilak/bindi.

• Pooja Use: Sprinkle or apply during rituals and offerings.

• Festivals & Functions: Used for inviting guests with kumkum and turmeric.

Precautions

• For external use only.

• Store in a dry place away from moisture.

• Keep away from children when not in use.

• Ensure it is applied on clean skin to avoid irritation.