The Sanskrit term Puṣpacandana can be transliterated into English as Puspacandana or Pushpacandana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

Alternative spellings of this word include Pushpachandana.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Puṣpacandana (पुष्पचन्दन) refers to “fragrant flowers and sandal paste”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.1 (“The dalliance of Śiva”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā said to Nārada: “[...] Then taking Pārvatī, the daughter of the mountain, with Him, Śiva, the great Lord, went to a delightful brilliant isolated place. Making a wonderful bed conducive to good sexual pleasure, rendered smooth and fragrant with flowers and sandal paste (puṣpacandana) and auspiciously supplemented with objects of enjoyment, lord ‘Śiva’ the bestower of honour, indulged in dalliance with Pārvatī for a thousand years of god. [...]”.

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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Partial matches: Pushpa, Candana.

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