{"product_id":"indian-dark-red-pure-kumkum-powder-sindoor-kumkuma-kum-kum-for-makeup-pooja-and-other-hindu-rituals-dark-red-177-ounces","title":"Indian Dark Red Pure Kumkum Powder (Sindoor, Kumkuma, Kum Kum) For Makeup, Pooja And Other Hindu Rituals (Dark Red, 1.77 Ounces)","description":"\u003chr aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"a-divider-normal\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"a-size-base-plus a-text-bold\"\u003e About this item \u003c\/h2\u003e          \u003cdiv data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"300\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-expander-partial-collapse-container\" style=\"max-height:300px\"\u003e \u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" style=\"\"\u003e      \u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical a-spacing-mini\"\u003e  \u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e ??Sindoor is a traditional vermilion of the color red or orange-red usually worn by married women from Indian along the part of their hair. In most Hindu communities, the use of a sindoor usually indicates a woman is married, and not wearing a sindoor signifies widowhood.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e ??This is the oldest form of sindoor, and it is also the most popular variety of sindoor. The powdered sindoor is kept in a round pot called a sindoor daani. Fingers are used to apply the sindoor to the parting of the hair or on the forehand. The product now comes in a beautiful tube packaging and a thin stick for convenient application. The powdered form of sindoor can fall on the face depending on the variety if it¡¯s not correctly applied.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e ??The sindoor is first applied to the woman by her husband; it¡¯s placed at the beginning or completely along her hair parting-line or as a dot on the forehead. This is usually done on the day of her wedding; after this is done, she applies it herself every day. Different styles and methods of application vary from regional customs to personal choice.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e ??Apply it the right way - Always apply the sindoor with steady hands to prevent it from falling off. Trickled sindoor looks untidy; therefore, apply the sindoor with your fingers; you can use a sindoor stick to ensure that the application is perfect.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e ??Kumkum is a form of Shakti. Applying kumkum on the forehead is a symbol of Sanatan Hindu culture and also of sacredness and auspiciousness. In some regions Hindu women apply kumkum in the centre parting of their hair in addition to the forehead. Applying kumkum in the parting is also a symbol of the marital status of the Hindu woman.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e ??Versatile Uses: In addition to makeup and religious purposes, kumkum can be used for decorative applications like rangoli designs.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c!-- Loading EDP related metadata --\u003e\n               \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\" style=\"opacity: 0; display: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content-fade\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"javascript:void(0)\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"button\" data-action=\"a-expander-toggle\" class=\"a-declarative\" data-a-expander-toggle='{\"allowLinkDefault\":true, \"expand_prompt\":\"Show more\", \"collapse_prompt\":\"Show less\"}'\u003e\u003ci class=\"a-icon a-icon-extender-expand\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-expander-prompt\"\u003eShow more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MostWishee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53281020281139,"sku":null,"price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3385\/2979\/files\/31CZkhd18NS._SS500_af190535-8e5d-403a-8f9a-d906aeefa1f6.jpg?v=1776921559","url":"https:\/\/mostwishee.com\/products\/indian-dark-red-pure-kumkum-powder-sindoor-kumkuma-kum-kum-for-makeup-pooja-and-other-hindu-rituals-dark-red-177-ounces","provider":"MostWishee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}