Occult
Black Turmeric rhizome is believed to have magical powers. In Chattisgarh, tribes make paste of rhizomes using cow's urine and apply the mixture on forehead as Bindi along with blood, for Vasikaran and Tantra practices. Some tribes believe that the rhizomes act as a talisman to keep evil spirits away. Some people believe that the rhizome of the plant is a form of the goddess Kali and carry a rhizome in their pockets. Some Hindu organizations sell rhizome paste to use as Tilaka, with a belief that it will remove all kinds of black magic. The color of the root is considered similar to the skin complexion of several Hindu deities: Kali, Rama, Krishna, and Shiva.
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