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Incense sticks with flowers and resin
Fragrance guide

Chandan, Loban, Guggal or Mogra? A guide to incense fragrances

We 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.

Woody and warm

Chandan is sandalwood: soft, creamy and woody, the most loved fragrance for daily puja. If you only buy one, start here.

Kesar Chandan adds a sweet, rich note of saffron to sandalwood. It feels festive and works well for special days and for gifting.

Resinous and temple-like

Loban comes from benzoin resin. It is sweet, warm and slightly vanilla-like, and is traditionally burned in the evening.

Guggal is a natural tree resin with a smoky, earthy fragrance. It is the smell many people remember from temples and havans.

Floral

Mogra is Indian jasmine: fresh, sweet and bright. Lovely for summer evenings and for anyone who prefers flowers over wood.

Rose is soft and romantic, and Lavender is gentle and calming, a popular choice for bedrooms and for winding down at night.

Herbal and fresh

Tulsi is holy basil: green, fresh and slightly peppery, a natural fit for morning prayers.

Rich and deep

Musk is warm, deep and long-lasting. Javadhu is a traditional South Indian perfume used in temples, rich and musky.

Our house blends

Amrutam, Madhurima, Mangalam and Vedam are AAHVAAHAN blends, made to our own traditional recipes. Each mixes several herbs and resins. They are best discovered by trying them; message us on WhatsApp and we will tell you which one is closest to the fragrances you already like.

Quick picks

  • Daily morning puja: Chandan or Tulsi
  • Evening aarti: Loban or Guggal
  • Festivals and gifts: Kesar Chandan, or a gift box
  • Living room or office: Mogra, Rose or Lavender
  • Havan days: Guggal, with hawan samagri

Every fragrance comes as incense sticks (30 per pack, about 30 to 40 minutes each) and as dhoop cones (30 per pack, about 20 to 25 minutes each).

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