Alternative spellings of this word include Chandanapuja.

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

Candanapūjā (चन्दनपूजा) refers to the “Pūjā of sandal” and represents one of the eight-fold Pūjā, according to chapter 3.3 [sumatinātha-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.—(Cf. Ratnaśekhara’s Śrāddhavidhi 1.6)

Accordingly after speaking of Queen Sudarśanā’s pregnancy:—“the King (Vijayasena ) gave at once fearlessness to the fearful and proclaimed non-killing by beating of the drum. He made a splendid eight-day festival in each shrine together with eight-fold pūjās (i.e., Candanapūjā) and divine concerts”.

Source: Jainism Literature Center: Jain Fundamentals

Candana (Chandan ) Puja refers to one of the eight aspects of Jain Puja, which one should reflect on while performing the puja rituals.—Chandan Puja: (Sandal-wood)—Chandan symbolizes Knowledge (Jnan).  During this puja one should reflect on Right Knowledge.  Right knowledge means proper understanding of reality which includes Soul, Karma, and their relationship.  Jainism believes that the Path of Knowledge is the main path to attain liberation.  Bhakti or Devotion helps in the early stages of one's effort for liberation.

context information

Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.

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Partial matches: Puja, Candana.

Starts with: Candanapujaka.

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