Alta dye

Alta dye 

alta is  organic dye which women of india apply with cotton on their hand and feet.its one of the 16 mandatory ornaments for Indian women or 16 shingar ,mythology has shown lord krishna apply allta on Radha's feet .its resemble blood,which is sign of fertility and prosperity.its a tradition after ceremony the bride enter her in-laws house for first time will step into alta plate and leave prints into house (that means goddess laxmi entering in house .its make hand and feet very beautiful.alta is a red dye which women of india apply with cotton of on their border of feet during marriages and festivals .

Alta dye

its application not only enhances the beauty of hands and feet but also provides the cooling effect to body . its a important part of west Bengal where women apply alta on their wedding as well as other religious festivals wearing alta on durga puja  is common ritual for Bengali women. its also a important part of oriya wedding.its also an inherent part of makeup for almost all forms of indian classical dancing like khtak ,bharatnatyam,kachipudi etc.

Its easier and quiker to use.the red clolour is very attractive to catch the eyes.it can be removed if wash in water.