what is altha made of?

Question

altha is the red stuff brides wear on their hands to replace henna....its not mehendi..can any 1 tell me altha is made of what?

Answer 1

ALTA - Very famous in north India especially in Bengal. Generally it used for decorating the feet of women, not only brides marking it an auspicious item. It used to be made with Sindur and Kungumam (made of Vermillion) but now they make it commercially with dyes and chemicals. By applying it in fee it used to give cooling effect to the entire body. -