This packet contains kumkum, a highly refined red vermillion powder made at Amma's ashram in India that is worn as a sacred mark between the eyebrows. Kumkum is also used during puja, and it is sacred to the Divine Mother. Pujais a form of worship which is performed to purify the mind, to expressdevotion, and to connect with the sacred energies of the gods andgoddesses themselves. For those who are interested in learning moreabout this ancient ritual, Inner Visions' offers the Puja Book which clearly explains and illustrates how to perform this beautiful form of worship.