Meenakshi thazhampoo kumkumam

Thazhampoo kumkumam (தாழம்பூ குங்குமம்) is kumkumam scented with thazhampoo — screw pine — which gives it its distinctive fragrance and its deep maroon colour. It is used in daily pooja, offered to the deity and applied as tilak, and is particularly associated with Amman worship.

What you receive

• 1 x packet of thazhampoo kumkumam
• Colour: maroon
• Weight: 100 grams, 500 grams or 1 kg, as selected
• Scented with thazhampoo (screw pine)

How it is used

Offered to the deity during pooja and applied to the forehead as tilak. It is also given to guests at functions and distributed as prasadam. The larger sizes are usually bought for temples, for functions, or by households that distribute it.

About the material

Colour depth and the strength of the fragrance vary between batches, as they do with any naturally scented preparation. Kumkumam absorbs moisture readily, so it is worth decanting a small working quantity and keeping the main pack sealed.

A note on skin: this is intended for external application as tilak. As with any scented preparation, if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy, test a small patch first.

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

Which size should I buy?
100g is ample for a household's daily pooja over several months. 500g and 1kg are usually bought for temples, functions or distribution.

What does thazhampoo mean?
Thazhampoo is the screw pine flower, used here to scent the kumkumam. It is what gives this variety its particular fragrance.

How should I store it?
Airtight, dry and away from heat. Kumkumam takes up moisture quickly and clumps if the pack is left open.

How long does it keep?
Kept sealed and dry it holds its colour and scent for a long time. The fragrance fades first, and faster once the pack is opened.

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