vinarghya – Black Turmeric / Kali Haldi Haladi / Krishna Haridra / Krishna Kedar / Yaingang Amuba / Nall Pasupu / Kala Haldi / Aihang / Kala Haladhi / Kaalo Haledo / Yaimu / काली हल्दी – 50g
Kali haldi or black turmeric is a very rare occurance. This rarely found turmeric has a lot of significance in rituals especially Lakshmi Pooja. Black turmeric is also used in rare ayurvedic medicines which are incomplete without black turmeric. It is a component of the Kuber khazana as well. Black turmeric which is known as "kali haldi" in native Indian tongue is used for tantric rituals.
Some people believe that the rhizome of the plant is a form of the goddess Kali and carry a rhizome in their pockets. Some Hindu organizations sell rhizome paste to use as Tilaka, with a belief that it will remove all kinds of black magic
Use extensively on Kali Pooja and black magic
Black turmeric paste as a tilak on the Forehead of God Bhairav or Goddess Kali during
sadhana.
Black Turmeric is used in Tantrik Sadhana.