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Festival guide · Ekadasi vrat

Ekadashi Incense & pooja guide

Ekadashi is the fortnightly fast dedicated to Vishnu. Devotees fast or eat simple food, read or listen to scripture, and visit Vishnu and Krishna temples; Ashadhi Ekadashi at Pandharpur is the greatest gathering.

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Quick answer

Which incense is best for Ekadashi?

Chandan, Jasmine and Mogra are classic choices for Ekadashi. With Ekadashi twice a month, incense becomes part of a regular rhythm: a lamp and sandalwood incense at the morning puja, and tulsi offered to Vishnu.

Fragrances for Ekadashi

When is Ekadashi?

The eleventh day of each lunar fortnight, twice a month. Major ones include Nirjala, Devshayani (Ashadhi), Prabodhini and Vaikuntha Ekadashi.

Incense and dhoop in the Ekadashi ritual

With Ekadashi twice a month, incense becomes part of a regular rhythm: a lamp and sandalwood incense at the morning puja, and tulsi offered to Vishnu.

Why these fragrances

  • Chandan Premium Incense Sticks: Sandalwood, the classic Vishnu fragrance.
  • Jasmine Premium Incense Sticks: A gentle jasmine for regular use.
  • Mogra Premium Incense Sticks: A fresh mogra for the morning puja.

Gifting for Ekadashi

A Temple pack of 384 sticks lasts many months of Ekadashi pujas.

Orders leave our Hyderabad workshop within 48 hours and typically arrive in 3–5 working days in metro cities and 4–7 elsewhere, so order a week ahead of the festival.

Where Ekadashi is celebrated

A simple Ekadashi incense ritual

  1. 1Light the lamp and incense at dawn.
  2. 2Offer tulsi to Vishnu or Krishna.
  3. 3Read or listen to the Vishnu Sahasranama or Bhagavad Gita.

Frequently asked questions

How often is Ekadashi?

Twice a month, on the eleventh day of each lunar fortnight, about 24 times a year.

Which god is worshipped on Ekadashi?

Vishnu and his avatars, especially Krishna and Vitthal.

Which incense suits Ekadashi?

Sandalwood is the most traditional, along with tulsi.

Get ready for Ekadashi

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