= ಕುಸುಮಧೂಳಿ.

born in the state of ಕಾಶ್ಮೀರ.

the perennial plant Crocus sativus of Iridaceae family with funnel-shaped, purplish flowers having orange stigmas; saffron plant.

the dried, aromatic stigmas of this plant, used in flavouring and colouring foods; saffron.

a red pigment , applied by women on their forehead, as a sign of auspiciousness; vermilion.