Product Description : Arham kumkum is a powder used for social and religious markings in India. It is made from pure turmeric or any other local materials. The turmeric is dried and powdered with a bit of slaked lime which turns the rich yellow powder into a red color. Kumkuma is a powder used for social and religious markings in India. It is made from turmeric or any other local materials. The turmeric is dried and powdered with a bit of slaked lime, which turns the rich yellow powder into a red color.