raktashree alta

Item Name: Alta

 What is Alta: Alta is a red dye or liquid color traditionally applied to the hands and feet of women in the Indian subcontinent.

Where Alta is used: Alta is used to adorn the palms and feet with simple patterns.

 When does  Alta get used: Alta is applied during marriage ceremonies and festivals.

What does Alta symbolize: Alta symbolizes fertility and auspiciousness.

Also known as: Alta is also known as “Lakshya rasa” in Sanskrit, Hindi: अल्टा (Alta), Bengali: আলতা (Alta), Tamil: அல்டா (Alta), Telugu: అల్తా (Alta), Kannada: ಆಲ್ಟಾ (Alta), Malayalam: അൽട്ട (Alta), Marathi: अल्टा (Alta), Gujarati: આલ્ટા (Alta), Punjabi: ਅਲਤਾ (Alta), Odia: ଆଲ୍ଟା (Alta)

Anything that makes Alta special: Alta is more prevalent in West Bengal and holds cultural significance. Its traditional use in the southern parts of India during festivals adds to its special meaning and practice.