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Festival guide · Das Lakshana, Samvatsari

Paryushan Incense & pooja guide

Paryushan is the most important Jain festival, a period of fasting, scripture, self-reflection and forgiveness. It ends with Samvatsari, when Jains ask forgiveness of all beings with Michhami Dukkadam.

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Quick answer

Which incense is best for Paryushan?

Chandan, Kesar Chandan and Agarwood are classic choices for Paryushan. Dhoop puja is one of the eight offerings of the ashtaprakari puja performed daily in Jain temples, and families keep dhoop at the home shrine through the festival.

Fragrances for Paryushan

When is Paryushan?

Bhadrapada, usually in August or September: eight days for Shvetambara Jains, ending with Samvatsari, and ten days (Das Lakshana) for Digambara Jains.

Incense and dhoop in the Paryushan ritual

Dhoop puja is one of the eight offerings of the ashtaprakari puja performed daily in Jain temples, and families keep dhoop at the home shrine through the festival.

Why these fragrances

  • Chandan Premium Incense Sticks: Sandalwood, used in Jain worship.
  • Kesar Chandan Dhoop Sticks: Saffron and sandalwood for the puja.
  • Natural Agarwood Luxury Incense Sticks: A calm agarwood for reflection.

Gifting for Paryushan

Sandalwood incense is a respectful gift to Jain families and temples during Paryushan.

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 Paryushan is celebrated

A simple Paryushan incense ritual

  1. 1Attend the temple for the daily puja and pravachan.
  2. 2Offer dhoop as part of the ashtaprakari puja.
  3. 3On Samvatsari, ask forgiveness with Michhami Dukkadam.

Frequently asked questions

What is Michhami Dukkadam?

A Prakrit phrase meaning 'may all my wrongs be forgiven', said to everyone on Samvatsari.

Is dhoop used in Jain temples?

Yes, dhoop puja is one of the eight offerings of the ashtaprakari puja.

Can temples order in bulk for Paryushan?

Yes. Wholesale orders start at 50 boxes.

Get ready for Paryushan

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