Red Chandan Mala

Introduction: There are two kinds of Sandalwood: Red (Rakta) and while (Shweta). Rosaries of red Sandalwood are useful for propitiating the goddesses whereas of white are useful for the gods. Sandal trees are found mostly in the forests of Assam. It is heavier than the other wood and sinks in water. Frigidity is its quality. White Sandalwood has a sweet aroma, which is its main quality. Sandalwood is useful in the treatment of disorder in blood, loose stools, headache; ailments caused by disorder of wind, bile and cough in the system, worm and vomiting. This is called by different names in different languages.

Use: Goddesses shower their benediction on the person who wears a rosary of red sandalwood and if he wears that of white, gods shower their benediction on him. The Japs of Vishnu, Ram, Krishna and Jupiter are performed with a white sandalwood rosary. A man can have virtuous mentality, peace of mind, sufficient sleep, etc. and faith in gods if he wears a white sandalwood rosary.