Kali Haldi / Black Turmeric Kali haldi or black turmeric is a very rare occurance. This rarely found turmeric has a lot of significance in rituals especially Lakshmi Pooja. Black turmeric is also used in rare ayurvedic medicines which are incomplete without black turmeric.Black turmeric which is known as "kali haldi" in native Indian tongue is used for tantric rituals.Black turmeric is usually dark red in colour but it appears to be a dark black or brown. Kali Haldi may be wrapped in red cloth and worshipped daily. The black turmeric also has a lot of medicinal properties. This rare product is found around the Narbada River in Madhya Pradesh and Nepal.