Chandan Premium Incense Sticks
Chandan · Warm, Woody & Serene
Timeless sandalwood warmth for peaceful everyday rituals
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Festival guide · Malayalam New Year
Vishu Incense & pooja guide
Vishu is Kerala's new year. The family wakes before dawn to see the Vishukkani, an arrangement of golden konna flowers, rice, fruit, gold, a mirror and a lit lamp before Krishna, and elders give Vishukkaineetam, a gift of money, to the young.
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Quick answer
Which incense is best for Vishu?
Chandan, Jasmine and Kesar Chandan are classic choices for Vishu. The Vishukkani is lit with the nilavilakku, and chandanathiri is lit beside it in many homes. The fragrance is part of the first sight of the year.
Fragrances for Vishu
Jasmine Premium Incense Sticks
Jasmine · Fresh, Floral & Uplifting
An uplifting jasmine fragrance inspired by blooming flowers
₹60
Kesar Chandan Dhoop Sticks
Saffron · Mysore Sandal
Kashmiri saffron infused with pure sandalwood paste
₹199₹245
Mogra Bambooless Dhoop Sticks
Enchanting Mogra · Bambooless
The enchanting fragrance of fresh mogra blossom
₹165₹199
When is Vishu?
The first day of the month of Medam, around 14 April.
Incense and dhoop in the Vishu ritual
The Vishukkani is lit with the nilavilakku, and chandanathiri is lit beside it in many homes. The fragrance is part of the first sight of the year.
Why these fragrances
- Chandan Premium Incense Sticks: Sandalwood, the original chandanathiri.
- Jasmine Premium Incense Sticks: A light jasmine for the dawn.
- Kesar Chandan Dhoop Sticks: A golden kesar chandan for the new year.
- Mogra Bambooless Dhoop Sticks: A rich mogra for the sadya.
Gifting for Vishu
A box of chandanathiri is a fitting new-year gift for elders.
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 Vishu is celebrated
A simple Vishu incense ritual
- 1Arrange the Vishukkani the night before.
- 2At dawn, light the nilavilakku and chandanathiri.
- 3Lead each family member, eyes closed, to see the Vishukkani.
Frequently asked questions
What is Vishukkani?
The first auspicious sight of the new year: konna flowers, rice, fruit, gold and a lit lamp before Krishna.
What is Vishukkaineetam?
A gift of money from elders to the younger members of the family on Vishu morning.
Which incense is used on Vishu?
Chandanathiri, sandalwood incense, is the most traditional.
Get ready for Vishu
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