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Simple, practical guides to incense, dhoop, samrani, havan and festival puja, from the people who make them.
Puja basicsHow to light dhoop cones the right wayA dhoop cone gives a thick, rising column of fragrant smoke for about 20 to 25 minutes. Lighting it well takes a few seconds once you know the trick.Read the guide 
Puja basicsHow to use samrani cups at homeSamrani is one of the oldest ways to fill a home with fragrant smoke. Samrani cups make it easy: no loose powder, no mess, just a small cup that burns for about 15 to 20 minutes.Read the guide 
Fragrance guideChandan, Loban, Guggal or Mogra? A guide to incense fragrancesWe make our incense sticks and dhoop cones in 14 fragrances. Here is what each one is like, so you can pick the right one for your puja, your mood or a gift.Read the guide 
Festival guideDiwali puja essentials: a simple checklistDiwali preparations are busy. Use this checklist to make sure the puja thali is complete well before the evening of Lakshmi puja.Read the guide 
Know your incenseCow dung incense vs regular agarbatti: what is the difference?Most incense in India looks similar on the shelf. What it is made of is where the difference lies. Here is how cow dung incense compares with the common charcoal-based kind.Read the guide 
Puja basicsHow to do a simple havan at homeA havan is a fire ritual for purification, peace and new beginnings. You do not need a priest for a small family havan. This guide covers the basics.Read the guide Have a question we have not answered? Read our frequently asked questions or message us on WhatsApp.