{"title":"Chandan \u0026 Tilak","description":"Pure, natural Chandan (sandalwood) and tilak essentials for daily puja, deity anointing, and devotional rituals — sourced authentic, no additives.","products":[{"product_id":"red-sandalwood-powder","title":"Red Sandalwood Powder – Natural Rakt Chandan for Pooja \u0026 Tilak","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 1.7; color: #3a2f28;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #FBF4EA; border-left: 4px solid #D2551E; padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eRed Sandalwood Powder (Rakt Chandan) is a natural, coarse-ground powder made from red sandalwood heartwood. Mixed with water or rose water into a paste, it's used for tilak on the forehead, anointing deities during puja, and daily worship rituals — distinct from white chandan (Safed Chandan), which is used more for cooling and fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #3d2817; border-bottom: 2px solid #D2551E; padding-bottom: 6px; margin: 28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhy Rakt Chandan Belongs in Your Puja Thali\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk any elder in the family what goes into the tilak box, and Rakt Chandan is rarely missing. Unlike the pale, cooling Safed Chandan used mostly for skincare and fragrance, Red Sandalwood carries a deeper, more auspicious red — the shade traditionally offered to Devi, used in Shakti puja, and applied before starting anything important, from a new venture to a wedding ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis powder is ground coarser than white chandan, which is exactly what makes it easy to mix into a smooth, rich paste with just a few drops of water or rose water. No fillers, no synthetic red dye — just the natural heartwood of Pterocarpus santalinus, sourced and packed the way it's been done for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #3d2817; border-bottom: 2px solid #D2551E; padding-bottom: 6px; margin: 28px 0 12px;\"\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 12px 0; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eTake a small amount of powder in a bowl or on a chandan stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eAdd a few drops of water or rose water and mix into a smooth paste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eApply as tilak on the forehead, or use to anoint deities and murtis during puja.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eFor skin use, a small amount can be added to a face pack — though this pack is sold primarily as a puja item, not a cosmetic product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #3d2817; border-bottom: 2px solid #D2551E; padding-bottom: 6px; margin: 28px 0 12px;\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px; text-align: left; background: #F7EEDF; width: 38%;\"\u003eProduct name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px;\"\u003eRed Sandalwood Powder (Rakt Chandan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px; text-align: left; background: #F7EEDF;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px;\"\u003e100% natural Red Sandalwood (Pterocarpus santalinus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px; text-align: left; background: #F7EEDF;\"\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px;\"\u003eFine, coarse-ground powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px; text-align: left; background: #F7EEDF;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px;\"\u003eNatural reddish-brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px; text-align: left; background: #F7EEDF;\"\u003eAdditives\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px;\"\u003eNone — no synthetic dye or fillers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px; text-align: left; background: #F7EEDF;\"\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px;\"\u003eTilak, puja, deity anointing, occasional skincare use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px; text-align: left; background: #F7EEDF;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px;\"\u003eIndia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px; text-align: left; background: #F7EEDF;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #EADFCB; padding: 11px;\"\u003eHariBol Mart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #3d2817; border-bottom: 2px solid #D2551E; padding-bottom: 6px; margin: 28px 0 12px;\"\u003eRed Chandan vs White Chandan — What's the Difference?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevotees often ask this, so it's worth clearing up: Red Sandalwood (Rakt Chandan) and White Sandalwood (Safed Chandan) come from two different trees entirely. White chandan is cooling and mostly used for fragrance and skincare. Red chandan is associated with Devi worship, Shakti rituals, and auspicious tilak — its deep colour is the whole point, not just a side effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #3d2817; border-bottom: 2px solid #D2551E; padding-bottom: 6px; margin: 28px 0 12px;\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the powder in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Close the container tightly after each use to keep it from clumping. A clean, dry spoon each time keeps the powder fresh for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 18px;\"\u003eExplore more from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chandan-tilak\" style=\"color: #d2551e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChandan \u0026amp; Tilak collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/puja-iteams\" style=\"color: #d2551e;\"\u003eall Puja essentials\u003c\/a\u003e at HariBol Mart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HariBol Mart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48994160607446,"sku":"HBM-CHD-RCP-STD","price":79.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2218\/6966\/files\/IMG-8018.webp?v=1783656327"}],"url":"https:\/\/haribolmart.com\/collections\/chandan-tilak.oembed","provider":"HariBol Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}