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Sandalwood is a fragrant and tropical tree, and it has been in use since time immemorial. It is an evergreen and parasitic or semi-parasitic medium sized tree and grows up to 20m high. It grows in dry and deciduous forests. Sandalwood has a truckload of religious value. Hindus use this in a funeral pyre, a paste of this in worship, sacrifice, as wood for making idols and auspicious ceremonies. Buddhism also has significant use of this twig. The heartwood is the most important part of this tree. The leaves are thin, ovate and opposite.Indian sandalwood, is a small tropical tree, and the traditional source of sandalwood oil. It is native to southern India and Southeast Asia. It is considered sacred in some religions, and some cultures place great significance on its fragrant and medicinal qualities.