Haldi Kumkum is a traditional Indian social gathering, particularly popular in Maharashtra, where married women apply turmeric (haldi) and vermilion (kumkum) to each other’s foreheads, symbolizing marital happiness, prosperity, and long life for their husbands.
The Mi Marathi Newcastle Group has been celebrating this event by bringing together women from the community to preserve culture and unite everyone on a common platform.
As part of the celebration, the host exchanges gifts with all participants. The evening also includes various fun games, Ukhanas (short, rhyming, and humorous lines followed by the partner’s name), quizzes, and music—blending tradition with joy and laughter.