Since the beginning of civilisations, Sindoor or Kumkum has got a great significance. In Sanatan Hindu culture, it is used as a symbol of auspiciousness and sacredness. Typically all Hindus, especially the married women, apply Sindoor (Kumkum) on their forehead. Sindoor (Kumkum) is also used in the worships, hawans, and Abhisheks. In fact every sacred ritual starts with offering the Sindoor (Kumkum) to God and by putting sindoor (Kumkum) tilak on the foreheads of the involved people. It is considered to be a form of Shakti. Scholars also consider red to be the colour of power and energy.
Ancient shastras recommend offering Sindoor (Kumkum) to the deity during the worship or hawans as it is believed that it gives the divine energy of the deity to the worshipper. Maa Shakti passes on glory, longevity, vigor, and strength to us when we offer Sindoor (Kumkum) to the Yantra, Statue / Idol or Picture and then apply it on our forehead.
Typically, the Sindoor (Kumkum) is applied in the area between the eyebrows. This area is where the Third Eye Chakra is situated. This chakra helps us in acquiring intuitive knowledge through concentration and it is also the chakra of compassion and forgiveness. Sindoor (Kumkum), when applied on this chakra, activates it and that helps in concentration. It is believed that the Sindoor (Kumkum), when applied on the forehead, also helps in preventing the energy loss which happens because of various worries and tensions.
While the shastras have referred to several benefits of Sindoor (Kumkum), the shashtras have referred to the sindoor obtained from the Sindoori plant only. Mother Nature has blessed us with a wonderful tree called the Sindoori tree, which is the source of natural Sindoor (Kumkum).
Dangers of Toxic Sindoor (Kumkum)
Unfortunately, the most commonly available sindoor (kumkum) in the market is not the 100% natural sindoor (kumkum). It typically made by mixing Turmeric with Lime Water (Calcium Hydroxide) or Mercury with Alum or by Red Lead powder.
There are several issues with these elements –
- According to ancient shastra Tantraraj Tantram, lead is a highly negative element for any divine purpose.
- Mercury is easily obtained from Cinnabar Ore (commonly known as Vermillion). This is used for making red lacquer in China and dyes in India which is highly toxic element in nature. Because of continuous use of this, a false belief system has established among people that mercury is good for our health. However, the toxic effects of Mercury are well proven scientifically.
- The artificial substances such as Red Lead, Mercury, and Alum or Lime Water (Calcium Hydroxide) are highly negative elements and therefore Sindoor (Kumkum) made from these elements do not give positive benefits of using Sindoor (Kumkum) for worship or for applying on forehead.
Apart from these, there are also a lot of negative effects of such toxic sindoor (Kumkum) on human body –
– It causes roughness and irritation to the skin
– It can have adverse effects on the vision in case it goes in the eyes
– If eaten mistakenly, it can have an adverse effect on the body
Such toxic sindoor (Kumkum) also negatively affects the environment. When used on idols and Yantras, it erodes the metal surface.
Swarna Sindoor(Kumkum) is the Solution to this!
Introducing Natural Sindoor (Kumkum)
We use a unique process to create the 100% natural sindoor (Kumkum) from the seeds of Sindoori plant. Swarna Sindoor is a 100% natural product with zero side effects. It can be very effectively used in pooja, hawans, abhisheks, and also for tilak on the forehead. Knowing the divine use of natural Sindoor, we have developed Swarna Sindoor (Kumkum) in the purest environment. It does not have any harmful effects and is absolutely environment-friendly. It can also be used as a safe option of natural colour for mixing in water during the Holi festival.
The good news is that you can easily get this sindoor by ordering online at http://www.shreeyantraindia.com. If you truly care about the well-being of your near and dear ones, want to eliminate the negative elements from your worship of God, and care about safety of the environment, it is highly recommended that you use natural Swarna Sindoor (Kumkum).
*We have introduced Natural Swarna Sindoor – a 100% Natural Kumkum to support our environment and promote use of natural Sindoor as per ancient Scriptures.
Natural Swarna Sindoor comes in Pack of 9Jars of 100gram and 250gram. Its details will be available in our website soon. If you wish to order Natural Swarna Sindoor before that, please send us an email with your name, address & contact no. to support@shreeyantraindia.com or call us at +91 7744 402345.
