Haldi Kumkum
haldi kumkum haldi kumkum ceremony social gathering india married woman exchange haldi turmeric kumkum vermilion powder symbol married status wishing husband long life ceremony particularly popular deccan indian state maharashtra karnataka telangana andhra pradesh goa tamil nadu celebrated aadi perukku aka aadi monsoon festival hindu tamil festival celebrated th day tamil month adi midjuly midaugust married woman invite friend relative new acquaintance meet atmosphere merriment fun occasion hostess distributes bangle sweet small novelty flower betel leaf nut well coconut snack include kairiche panhe raw mango juice vatli dal ceremony conducted different occasion like friday month shravana diwali sankranti marathi people