Kumkum—red vermillion powder

Kumkum—red vermillion powder used between eyebrows and during ritual.

This packet contains kumkum, a red vermillion powder that is worn as a sacred mark between the eyebrows. Kumkum is also used during puja, and it is sacred to the Divine Mother.

Puja is a form of worship which is performed to purify the mind, to express devotion, and to connect with the sacred energies of the gods and goddesses themselves. For those who are interested in learning more about this ancient ritual, we offer the Puja Book and the Puja Tape which explain and illustrate how to perform this beautiful form of worship.