India’s very first, sandalwood museum is likely to come up in Mysuru in Karnataka.
- As a city, Mysuru is already famous for its sandalwood soaps, sandalwood oil, incense sticks, etc.
- Karnataka chief minister Yediyurappa has promised the inauguration of the first sandalwood museum in the country.
- The museum has been conceptualised in a way that it will help in spreading awareness about the history and the cultivation of sandalwood products.
- Additionally, it will also give visitors the chance to witness the beauty and variety of the many pieces on display.
- Visitors can learn about sandalwood classification, varieties of sandalwood, its farming methods, etc.
