significance of turmeric (Manjal) - Western research
For a Srivaishnavaite, the best ornament is Thiruman Kappu. Srivaishnava Urdhva Pundra (Thirumann) should be worn with great humility, thanking the achAryA and Sriman NArAyanA for their mercy. Thiruman (White) is a type of soil gotten in Thirunarayanapuram, where Swami Emperumanar lived for 12 years. The Srichurnam worn in between is an admix of turmeric and rice.
Turmeric (manjal) is of highest ...