Aragaja tikka | Aragaja paste

Aragaja (அரகஜா) is a dark aromatic paste made from natural ingredients, offered to the deity during pooja and applied to the forehead as tilak. It is used in Tamil households particularly during Varalakshmi Vratham and other Amman observances.

What you receive

• 1 x pack of aragaja paste
• Colour: black
• Material: natural ingredients
• Weight: 4 grams
• Distinctive natural fragrance

How it is used

A small quantity is offered to the deity during the pooja, and applied to the forehead as tilak. Traditionally it is associated with auspiciousness and is applied during festival observances. The practice differs between families and regions — follow your own custom.

About the material

Made from natural ingredients, so colour depth and the strength of the fragrance vary between batches. A 4 gram pack is a small quantity by design — aragaja is used sparingly, a little at a time.

Delivery and payment

Free delivery across India, no minimum. Cash on Delivery available, plus UPI, cards and net banking. Dispatched within 1–2 working days, typically delivered in 4–8. Damaged or incorrect items replaced or refunded within 7 days of delivery.

Questions

How long does a 4 gram pack last?
Used at the rate of a normal tilak it lasts through several festival observances. It is applied in very small amounts.

Is it safe on skin?
It is made from natural ingredients and is intended for external application as tilak. As with any natural preparation, if you have sensitive skin test a small patch first.

How should I store it?
Keep the pack closed, dry and away from heat. Damp will spoil it.

What is it used for?
Offering to the deity during pooja and applying as forehead tilak, most commonly during Amman observances and Varalakshmi Vratham.

Is Cash on Delivery available?
Yes, anywhere in India.