Festival guides
Incense for Every Festival Pooja & gifting guides
From Diwali's Lakshmi Puja to Bonalu in Hyderabad and Onam in Kerala, each festival has its own rituals and fragrances. These guides explain when each festival falls, how incense and dhoop are used, and which fragrances suit it.
Quick answer
Which incense is used in Indian festivals?
Sandalwood, kesar chandan, rose, jasmine and mogra are the most traditional festival fragrances, with resinous oudh and bakhoor for Eid and festive evenings. Many homes light agarbatti for the puja and a slower dhoop to keep the house fragrant as guests arrive.
Festival guides
- DiwaliDeepavali
- Navratri and DussehraSharad Navratri, Dasara, Vijayadashami
- Durga PujaDurgotsav, Pujo
- Ganesh ChaturthiVinayaka Chaturthi, Vinayaka Chavithi, Ganeshotsav, Chovoth
- Varalakshmi VratamVaramahalakshmi
- Karthika MasamKartik month, Karthigai Deepam, Kartika Purnima, Dev Deepawali
- Maha ShivaratriShivratri
- Ugadi and Gudi PadwaTelugu and Kannada New Year, Marathi New Year, Chaitra Pratipada
- Makar Sankranti and PongalSankranti, Pongal, Lohri, Uttarayan, Magh Bihu
- OnamThiruvonam
- BonaluAshada Jatara
- BathukammaBathukamma Panduga
- Raksha BandhanRakhi
- Krishna JanmashtamiGokulashtami, Krishnashtami
- Sri Rama NavamiRam Navami
- Chhath PujaChhath, Surya Shashthi
- Ramadan and EidRamzan, Eid ul-Fitr, Eid ul-Adha
- DhanterasDhantrayodashi, Dhanvantari Jayanti
- Bhai DoojBhau Beej, Bhai Phonta, Bhai Tika, Yama Dwitiya
- Govardhan PujaAnnakut, Bali Pratipada, Padwa
- Karwa ChauthKaraka Chaturthi
- HoliHolika Dahan, Dol Purnima, Basanta Utsav
- Guru PurnimaVyasa Purnima
- Hanuman JayantiHanuman Janmotsav
- Akshaya TritiyaAkha Teej
- Vasant PanchamiSaraswati Puja, Sri Panchami
- Pitru PakshaShraddha Paksha, Mahalaya
- Kali PujaShyama Puja
- Tulsi VivahPrabodhini Ekadashi, Dev Uthani Ekadashi
- Vaikuntha EkadashiMukkoti Ekadashi, Mokshada Ekadashi
- ThaipusamThai Poosam
- VishuMalayalam New Year
- ChristmasChristmas season
- Buddha PurnimaVesak, Buddha Jayanti
- Mahavir JayantiMahavir Janma Kalyanak
- Nag PanchamiNaga Panchami, Nagula Chavithi
- Hartalika TeejGowri Habba, Swarna Gowri Vratha
- Rath YatraRatha Jatra
- BihuBohag Bihu, Magh Bihu, Kati Bihu
- EkadashiEkadasi vrat
- Sankashti ChaturthiSankatahara Chaturthi, Angarki Chaturthi
- PradoshamPradosh vrat
- Sharad PurnimaKojagari Purnima, Kumara Purnima
- Ganga DussehraGangavataran
- ParyushanDas Lakshana, Samvatsari
- Skanda SashtiKanda Sashti, Soorasamharam
- Shravan SomvarShravan Mondays, Sawan Somvar
- Ratha SaptamiSurya Jayanti, Magha Saptami
- Narasimha JayantiNrusimha Chaturdashi
Frequently asked questions
Should I use dhoop or agarbatti for festivals?
Agarbatti suits the puja itself; bambooless dhoop is better for long evenings and large rooms because it holds the fragrance longer. Many homes use both.
How early should I order for a festival?
About a week ahead. Orders are dispatched within 48 hours and typically arrive in 3–7 working days depending on your city.
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