Auspicious substances include saffron, kunkuma and sandalwood pulp
Srimad-Bhagavatam
SB Canto 3
All kinds of auspicious substances were used to bathe Devahūti from top to toe.
SB 3.23.32, Translation and Purport: About her hips she wore a girdle of gold, set with numerous jewels, and she was further adorned with a precious pearl necklace and auspicious substances.
Auspicious substances include saffron, kuṅkuma and sandalwood pulp. Before taking a bath there are other auspicious substances, such as turmeric mixed with mustard seed oil, which are smeared all over the body. All kinds of auspicious substances were used to bathe Devahūti from top to toe.