Jalani Kumkum

The traditional Kumkum or Kungumam (In Tamil) is made from dried turmeric. The turmeric is dried and powdered with Natural ingredients without any chemical to maki rich red colored Kumkum or Roli. Kumkum, which is made from the turmeric powder is an auspicious symbol First turmeric wood is grinded into haldi powder than mix all the natural products. After mixing all the ingredients we keep this powder in the sunlight for dryness of this powder at least two days. Then haldi powder colour is naturally changed yellow to Red. It results in pure Jalani Kumkum Powder..

Jalani Kumkum is mixed with water to make a paste which is then used to make a mark on either the forehead of the deity or other Sadhana articles (Yantra, Gutika etc.). Jalani Kumkum powder is prepared by very natural ingredients. Jalani kumkum can be use at every happiest occasion by Indian people. We can say that kumkum is used for every moment in the life (before born baby to at last the end of life). Jalani Kumkum is put on the center part of the pre-head. It is considered  auspicious. Jalani Kumkum represents Tradition Of India.

Kumkum is used as a "Tilak" Kumkum is applied to the forehead of a visiting girl or married woman as a sign of blessing and respect. Men wear the mystic central kumkum dot as a mark of spiritual intelligence and also during religious ceremonies.

                 
Historical aspect of Kumkum

         In the ancient Puranas like "Lalitha Sahasranamam" and "Soundarya Lahari", the practice of using kumkum on the forehead has been mentioned. Legends talk about Radha turning her kumkum into a flame like design.
Practices Associated with Kumkum
        According to ancient beliefs, the sixth chakra called "Agna" is present in the area between the eyebrows. This chakra is said to be the seat of concealed wisdom, command and concentration. During meditation, the latent energy ("Kundalini") rises from the base of the spine towards the head. This "Agna Chakra" is the probable outlet for this strong energy. The red kumkum between the eyebrows is said to retain energy in the human body and control the various levels of concentration.
             Kumkum represents intellect and is a symbol of auspiciousness and happiness in the family. It also denotes "Soubhagya" (good fortune).
Uses
          A Pure jalani Kumkum is used with Daily Pujan and at every happiest occasion like Annaprashanam (Baby's first feeding of rice), Ayushya Homam, Gruhapravesham, Karvachauth(Suhag Vrath), Marriage Ceremony, Mrithyunjaya Homam, Mundan Puja, Namakaranam, bhumi pujan, bahi pujan, lagan (Marriage), Diwali pujan, Raksha bandhan, Navagraha Homam, Punyaha Vachanam, Satya Narayana Puja, Seemantham, Shanthi Path, Srirama / Sri Venkateswara Kalyana Utsavam, Teej, Holi, Hawan, bindi, teeka, basant panchami, durgastami, hanuman jayanti, janmastami, navratra pujan, durga puja, guru purnima, Bhaiduj, Mahalaxmi pujan, pujan samagri in India. 
Caution
        Use Silver, Gold, Stainless steel & kali pots for Jalani Kumkum.

Transfer the material in cover container after opening the packet.

Keep it in dry place. 
Mixture
Jalani Kumkum is very pured powder. It not contains any type of unnatural products like - color, dust, Ararot, chuna, starch powder, gum, diesel & fragrance.
Side Effect
       Jalani kumkum is pure red powder. Jalani Kumkum Powder is put one the center part of the pre-head as bindi or teeka. Kumkum not gives side effect on skin like burn, stress, fuse and color. This is "Cruelty Free" and not tested on animals.