Chandan Premium Incense Sticks
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Festival guide · Mahavir Janma Kalyanak
Mahavir Jayanti Incense & pooja guide
Mahavir Jayanti celebrates the birth of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara. Jain temples hold processions and abhisheka of the idol, and devotees spend the day in prayer, charity and fasting.
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Quick answer
Which incense is best for Mahavir Jayanti?
Chandan, Kesar Chandan and Jasmine are classic choices for Mahavir Jayanti. Dhoop puja is one of the eight offerings of the Jain ashtaprakari puja, offered with the wish to burn away karma. Many families light dhoop at the temple or home shrine on this day.
Fragrances for Mahavir Jayanti
Kesar Chandan Dhoop Sticks
Saffron · Mysore Sandal
Kashmiri saffron infused with pure sandalwood paste
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Jasmine Premium Incense Sticks
Jasmine · Fresh, Floral & Uplifting
An uplifting jasmine fragrance inspired by blooming flowers
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When is Mahavir Jayanti?
Chaitra Shukla Trayodashi, usually in March or April.
Incense and dhoop in the Mahavir Jayanti ritual
Dhoop puja is one of the eight offerings of the Jain ashtaprakari puja, offered with the wish to burn away karma. Many families light dhoop at the temple or home shrine on this day.
Why these fragrances
- Chandan Premium Incense Sticks: Sandalwood, used in Jain worship.
- Kesar Chandan Dhoop Sticks: Saffron and sandalwood, both used in Jain puja.
- Jasmine Premium Incense Sticks: A light floral for the home shrine.
Gifting for Mahavir Jayanti
Sandalwood incense is a respectful gift for Jain families on Mahavir Jayanti.
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 Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated
A simple Mahavir Jayanti incense ritual
- 1Visit the temple for the abhisheka and procession.
- 2Offer the dhoop puja as part of the ashtaprakari puja.
- 3Spend the day in prayer, charity or fasting.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ashtaprakari puja?
The eightfold Jain worship with water, sandalwood, flowers, dhoop, lamp, rice, sweets and fruit.
Is dhoop used in Jain worship?
Yes. Dhoop puja is one of the eight offerings of the ashtaprakari puja.
Which fragrance suits Jain puja?
Sandalwood and saffron are the most traditional.
Get ready for Mahavir Jayanti
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