Oh, the scent of Sandal wood!
Karnataka is synonym with the Sandal wood. Like Bollywood, Hollywood, "Sandalwood" is used as a metonymy of Kanada cinema industry. Apart from movie industry name, Karanataka is one of the largest producers of Sandal wood products, oil and paste in India.
Many tourists who come to Karnataka buy a small portion of Sandal wood that's believed to be scented by the Gods. In many Hindu rituals, sandal wood is extensively used ( idols, beads, paste), and Parsis make sacred fire with it.
But extensive use of sandalwood and high demand of sandalwood, has depleted this resources. Now as a result, many shops sell fake sandalwood in Karnataka and elsewhere in India. In Bangalore many shops still sell fake sandal wood to foreigners by luring them with scented wood as originals.
Where to buy pure sandal wood in Bangalore?
State run Cavery emporium centrally located at the heart of Bangalore sells pure sandwood blocks, oils, power and creams. Apart from it, Cavery has a shop at Jayanagar Complex. Cavery emporium has wide selection of Indian handicraft stuff made of sandal wood and other Indian hand made sovereign. You can also try "Mysore sandalwood store” near ISKON temple.
Sandalwood products you can buy from Cavery:
- Sandalwood Soap
- Sandal wood blocks
- Oils, powder pouches
- Sandal wood handicraft
- Fragrance sticks
- Key chains, pen etc
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