Incense

The best incense for puja is a natural, traditional scent like loban, sandalwood, yagya (havan), rose or mogra. Here is what each fragrance means in worship and how to use incense respectfully during daily pooja.

The best incense for meditation is a natural, charcoal-free scent that calms the mind without overwhelming it — sandalwood, lavender, white sage, loban, rose, oudh and lemongrass are among the most effective. Here is how to choose and use them.

Dhoop is a thick, hand-rolled incense that burns without a bamboo core, giving a fuller, more natural fragrance than a standard agarbatti. Here is how dhoop, agarbatti and incense cones differ, and how to choose between them.