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What is the Significance of Chandan in Puja?

by Sunita Shah

We make so many offering to the gods, rice, flowers, food and adorn them with Kunku and Chandan. Chandan is the yellow powder we use in Puja… but why do we offer Chandan to our deities?

Chandan Hindu Puja Sandalwood Symbolism