What Is The Role Of Turmeric In Indian culture?

Why does turmeric is vital in Indian culture?

By Intimate Viewpoint

Turmeric is also known as 'Golden Spice' not only for its colour but also for its different golden properties. Turmeric contains medicinal elementS, it is known to all but in Indian culture, its features are more.

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In today's article, I will try to mention all the significance of turmeric.

* The medicinal significance 

Turmeric belongs to the Ginger family. Its scientific name is 'Curcuma Longa'. It contains many natural antioxidants which are vital for a healthy body and skin. Ayurveda taught first India and other countries to take the benefits of turmeric.

A long least can be made of the diseases and disorders which are can be treated by turmeric

* Cough 

* Jaundice 

* Swellings 

* Stomach problems 

* Abdominal pain

* To enhance skin tone

* Curing pigmentation of the skin 

* Removing dark patches 

* Diabetes 

* Removing body aches

* To cure joint pain, etc.

The Significance of Turmeric in Hinduism

Turmeric is a most important element in Hindu worship, rituals, and weddings.

Though it is important in the weddings of all religions and communities. There is a healthy ceremony held at every wedding, in which Haldi or turmeric is used as Ubtan to apply on Brides and grooms and in rituals as well. 

Turmeric is also used in Hindu worship. Yellow is the favourite colour of Lord Vishnu, therefore turmeric is used in the substitute of yellow colour to please him. It is also used in other important rituals during festivals.

It is considered, that the Sun god becomes happy when water is offered to him by putting turmeric in the water. It is also believed that applying turmeric Tilak on Thursday brings wealth and prosperity to life.

Turmeric is also used to adorn Gods along with Sandalwood and vermilion. It is also used to make religious art such as the Swastika, Om and sometimes Rangoli also in the place of the yellow colour.

The Significance of Turmeric in Indian Cuisine

Turmeric is the most important ingredient in Indian cuisine. Each and every kitchen store turmeric as a vital Spice. In Indian Cuisine, mostly turmeric is used to give an attractive colour and texture to the food. Apart from this, people add it to food by considering it as a health factor.

With the changing times, there has also been a change in the food habits of people but turmeric is still used in new recipes also such as cakes, biscuits, bakery products, dairy products, etc. 

After knowing the benefits of Turmeric, everyone should add this awesome element to their daily diets,