what is the difference between 'SINDUR' and "KUM-KUM"?

Answer Posted / tanushri mukherjee

Presence of cinnabar ( mercuric sulphide) makes the substance bright red in colour.
Kumkum is made of turmeric and limestone. Sometimes other syntheic color also added to bring the desired color!

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