Gandhakuṭi

Gandhakuṭi · gandha-kuṭi

Grammar: feminine noun; gandha (fragrance) and kuṭi.

Meaning: a fragrant substance used in pūjā.

In the scriptures: Brahmā, teaching Bhagavān Vishṇu the rule of Bhagavān Sūrya‘s pūjā, says that Sūrya Deva is to be worshipped with fragrant substances: with gandhakuṭi, jaṭāmāṃsī, camphor, agaru, sandal and other auspicious things. He adds that Sūrya is to be worshipped with what is dear to him, and offered foods, fruits, gold, gems, pearls and silver (Bhavishya Purāṇa, Brahma Parva, Chapter 115).

Related terms: Gandhakāshṭha · Aguru · Candana

Sources

• Bhavishya Purāṇa, Brahma Parva, Chapter 115