Chandan Premium Incense Sticks
Chandan · Warm, Woody & Serene
Timeless sandalwood warmth for peaceful everyday rituals
₹60
Fragrance guide · Woody
Sandalwood (Chandan) Incense & dhoop
Sandalwood, chandan, is the most sacred wood of Indian worship. Its paste marks the forehead as tilak, cools the deity during Chandanotsavam and covers the Shiva lingam, and Mysore sandalwood was once the most prized in the world. In Kerala the incense stick itself is called chandanathiri, the sandal wick.
Charcoal-freeHand-rolledFree shipping above ₹350Ships across India
₹60
From
2
Blends
55–60 minutes
Per stick
48h
Dispatch
Quick answer
What does sandalwood (chandan) incense smell like?
Real sandalwood smells creamy, soft and milky-woody, never sharp. Our chandan incense opens on sandal dust with a creamy heartwood heart and white amber base; our kesar chandan dhoop pairs Kashmiri saffron with sandalwood paste and golden resin.
Aadhya sandalwood (chandan) blends
Kesar Chandan Dhoop Sticks
Saffron · Mysore Sandal
Kashmiri saffron infused with pure sandalwood paste
₹199₹245
When to light sandalwood (chandan)
- Shiva, Krishna and Vishnu worship
- Meditation and japa
- Karthika Masam, Shivaratri and Janmashtami
- Study and quiet work
Sandalwood (Chandan): dhoop or incense?
Choose the bambooless Kesar Chandan Dhoop Sticks when you want a dense fragrance that fills a room and lingers, for festivals, aarti and guests. Choose the Chandan Premium Incense Sticks for a lighter, everyday burn at the morning and evening prayer.
Notes and burn time
- Chandan Premium Incense Sticks: Sandal Dust, Creamy Heartwood and White Amber. From ₹60, about 55–60 minutes per stick.
- Kesar Chandan Dhoop Sticks: Kashmiri Kesar, Sandalwood Paste and Golden Resin. From ₹199, about 70 minutes per stick.
Frequently asked questions
Is chandan agarbatti good for meditation?
Yes. Sandalwood is one of the most traditional fragrances for meditation and japa because its scent is calm and grounding rather than sharp.
Which god is sandalwood offered to?
Sandalwood is offered to almost every deity, and is especially associated with Shiva, Krishna, Vishnu and Venkateswara.
Does Aadhya use real sandalwood?
Our chandan blends use a natural sandal base oil and botanicals, hand-rolled without charcoal or synthetic fixatives.
How much does sandalwood (chandan) incense cost?
Chandan Premium Incense Sticks starts at ₹60; Kesar Chandan Dhoop Sticks starts at ₹199. Prices include all taxes, and shipping is free above ₹350.
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