Significance of Haldi (turmeric) in a wedding

Description:

In Hindu culture, turmeric is considered auspicious and is believed to have purifying properties. Applying turmeric paste to the bride's skin is believed to cleanse her body of impurities, preparing her for the sacred union of marriage.

Location:

Manori

Date_accepted:

2024-06-24T13:16:09Z

Modified:

2024-06-25T06:07:41Z

Type:

Image

Creator:

Mumbai Archive Project Team

Contributor:

Ankita Jain

Publisher:

Jio Institute

Rights:

http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

References:

Koli, Mangalashtakas, Haldi, Kuladevata, Mumbai, Sakharpuda, Karjai Mata, Mumbai Archive Project, Grihadevata, Haldi Ceremony, Kelvan, Maharashtra, Paithani Saree, Koliwada, Koli Community, and Garli Mata

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