Pooja Chandan Tablets - 150 Gms | Chandan Tika/ TSR Sandalwood Tablets for Pooja
"Let every prayer begin with the serene touch of the Sandal Tablet – an age-old offering that purifies your worship and fills your heart with divine calm."
• About the Product
This traditional sandalwood item, also known as chandan tablet, chandan, or sandhanam, plays a central role in Hindu religious practices. The tablet is easy to use—rub with water on a rubbing stone to prepare fragrant chandan paste. With its soothing scent and sacred association, it is often used in both personal and temple rituals. Alternate names include sandal block and gandham, commonly found in pooja boxes and temple offerings.
• Origins and Religious Importance: The use of sandalwood in spiritual contexts dates back to ancient rituals where it was applied as a sign of surrender and purity. References in sacred texts describe chandan as a cooling and divine substance meant for both worship and self-purification. Applying sandhanam to the deity or forehead is believed to invite divine energy and mental peace, making it a common part of spiritual discipline and temple tradition.
• In states such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala, the use of chandan tablet is considered an inseparable part of daily worship. It is also well known in the northern parts of India. Devotees in the USA value this item for its authenticity and spiritual role, especially during festive observances and personal home poojas. Its pleasant aroma invokes a sense of sanctity in every ritual setting.
• Uses and Applications: To use, moisten a rubbing stone with water and gently grind the chandan tablet until a smooth paste forms. This sandhanam is applied to the forehead, idols, kalash, or lamps during rituals. It is often used in abhishekams, daily poojas, homams, and temple ceremonies. The chandan paste is also used during deity alankaram, invoking blessings through touch and fragrance.
• Storage and Preservation: The chandan tablet should be stored in a dry place, wrapped in cloth or kept in an airtight box. Avoid keeping it in areas with high humidity, as moisture can affect its texture and longevity. Proper care ensures the aroma and structure of the tablet remain intact for repeated use.
• Chandan and sandhanam are especially offered during the worship of Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, and Goddess Lakshmi. They are used in special festivals like Shivratri, Vaikunta Ekadasi, and Varalakshmi Vratham. Applying the paste is believed to cool the mind, focus attention, and invite divine grace into one’s life.
"Order Now to invite the sacred essence of the chandan tablet into your pooja and transform each offering into a moment of spiritual peace."
