Ashtagandha is a fragrant powder that is used in Hindu puja (worship) ceremonies. “Ashta” means “eight,” and “gandha” means “fragrances,” so Ashtagandha is a mixture of eight different fragrant substances.During puja ceremonies, Ashtagandha is used to create a tilak, which is a sacred mark that is applied to the forehead of devotees. The tilak is usually made by mixing Ashtagandha powder with water, milk, or sandalwood paste. The tilak is believed to have spiritual and symbolic significance, and it is used to invoke blessings and protection from the deity being worshiped.