Kesar Chandan Dhoop Sticks
Saffron · Mysore Sandal
Kashmiri saffron infused with pure sandalwood paste
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Festival guide · Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri, Uttarayan, Magh Bihu
Makar Sankranti and Pongal Incense & pooja guide
Makar Sankranti is India's harvest festival, celebrated under many names: Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Sankranti in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, Uttarayan kite-flying in Gujarat, Lohri bonfires in Punjab and Magh Bihu in Assam.
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Quick answer
Which incense is best for Makar Sankranti and Pongal?
Kesar Chandan, Chandan and Rose are classic choices for Makar Sankranti and Pongal. The festival's pujas give thanks to the Sun and to the harvest. Homes are freshly cleaned and decorated with kolam and rangoli, and incense and sambrani are lit at the morning puja as the pongal boils over.
Fragrances for Makar Sankranti and Pongal
Chandan Premium Incense Sticks
Chandan · Warm, Woody & Serene
Timeless sandalwood warmth for peaceful everyday rituals
₹60
Rose Bambooless Dhoop Sticks
Damask Rose • Bambooless • Long-Lasting
Concentrated damask rose fragrance in pure bambooless dhoop
₹165₹199
Mogra Premium Incense Sticks
Mogra · Rich, Floral & Enchanting
The enchanting aroma of mogra for a beautifully fragrant home
₹60
When is Makar Sankranti and Pongal?
Around 14–15 January, when the sun enters Capricorn. Pongal runs over four days, and Lohri is celebrated the evening before Sankranti.
Incense and dhoop in the Makar Sankranti and Pongal ritual
The festival's pujas give thanks to the Sun and to the harvest. Homes are freshly cleaned and decorated with kolam and rangoli, and incense and sambrani are lit at the morning puja as the pongal boils over.
Why these fragrances
- Kesar Chandan Dhoop Sticks: Saffron and sandalwood for the Sankranti puja.
- Chandan Premium Incense Sticks: Classic sandalwood for the Sun puja.
- Rose Bambooless Dhoop Sticks: A warm rose for a cool January home.
- Mogra Premium Incense Sticks: A fresh mogra for the family gathering.
Gifting for Makar Sankranti and Pongal
Sankranti is a season of gifts to family, helpers and neighbours; incense packs travel well in festive hampers.
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 Makar Sankranti and Pongal is celebrated
A simple Makar Sankranti and Pongal incense ritual
- 1On Bhogi, the first day, clear out the old and clean the puja corner.
- 2On Sankranti or Thai Pongal morning, light the lamp and incense as the pongal is cooked and offered to the Sun.
- 3On Kanuma or Mattu Pongal, keep a gentle fragrance burning for the family gathering.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Makar Sankranti celebrated on 14 or 15 January?
Unlike most Hindu festivals, Sankranti follows the solar calendar: it marks the sun's entry into Makara (Capricorn), so its date barely changes.
Which incense is used for Pongal?
Many Tamil homes light sambrani and oodhupathi at the Pongal puja. Sandalwood and jasmine are popular choices for the sticks.
Do you deliver before Pongal and Sankranti?
Yes, across India. Order in the first days of January to be safe, as dispatch takes up to 48 hours and delivery 3–7 working days.
Get ready for Makar Sankranti and Pongal
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