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Pradosham Incense & pooja guide

Pradosham is the twilight worship of Shiva and Nandi, twice a month. Temples perform abhishekam to Nandi and Shiva in the hour around sunset, and devotees fast until the evening puja.

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Quick answer

Which incense is best for Pradosham?

Chandan, Oudh and Agarwood are classic choices for Pradosham. The twilight puja is accompanied by lamp and incense; sandalwood is the classic offering to Shiva.

Fragrances for Pradosham

When is Pradosham?

The thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of each fortnight, twice a month, at twilight. Shani Pradosham falls on a Saturday and Soma Pradosham on a Monday.

Incense and dhoop in the Pradosham ritual

The twilight puja is accompanied by lamp and incense; sandalwood is the classic offering to Shiva.

Why these fragrances

  • Chandan Premium Incense Sticks: Sandalwood for Shiva.
  • Royal Oudh Luxury Dhoop Sticks: A deep oudh for Shani Pradosham.
  • Natural Agarwood Luxury Incense Sticks: A woody agarwood for evening meditation.

Gifting for Pradosham

A Temple pack lasts a year of twice-monthly 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 Pradosham is celebrated

A simple Pradosham incense ritual

  1. 1Fast until evening as your family does.
  2. 2At twilight, light the lamp and sandalwood incense.
  3. 3Offer bilva and water to Shiva, or visit the temple for the Nandi abhishekam.

Frequently asked questions

What time is Pradosham puja?

The pradosha kaal, the period around sunset on Trayodashi.

What is Shani Pradosham?

A Pradosham falling on a Saturday, considered especially auspicious.

Which incense suits Pradosham?

Sandalwood is traditional for Shiva.

Get ready for Pradosham

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