How to Do Haldi Kumkum

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Place haldi (turmeric) and kumkum (vermillion) into two small bowls (usually special ones are available for this

   Also add flowers, betel nut leaves, betel nut and  coconut (one per female).
   
   In addition, you may also choose to give bangles, sweets, small novelties and money or gifts.
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   Step 2: but you don't need to have special ones).

    Place money, coconut and betel nut on the betel nut leaves.
   
   Bangles can also be placed with the coconut. , A married woman would take the haldi, but an unmarried woman will only  take the kumkum.  Note:
   In some customs, haldi/kumkum can be placed on the woman by the person offering it. , She should accept the flower with both hands extended and should wear the flower in her hair. , The woman should accept the coconut by holding out both of her hands.
   
   If there are more things to be offered, they can be offered now. ,, You can now repeat the process with the next person.
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   Step 3: On one plate or a serving tray (metal is better)

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   Step 4: place the haldi/kumkum at the top.

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   Step 5: Offer haldi/kumkum to married women and unmarried women.

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   Step 6: Pick up the flower and give it to the woman.

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   Step 7: Pick up the coconut with the betel nut leaf

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   Step 8: nut and money and offer these to the woman.

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   Step 9: If the person receiving the haldi kumkum is older

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    Step 10: do namaskar to the person to receive blessing.

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    Step 11: Repeat as needed.

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