Turmeric Powder (known as Haldi in Hindi and Manjal Thool in Tamil) is a bright yellow-orange spice made by drying and grinding the rhizome of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa). It is widely used in cooking, Ayurvedic medicine, and skincare. Its active compound, curcumin, has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties.