Chandan Premium Incense Sticks
Chandan · Warm, Woody & Serene
Timeless sandalwood warmth for peaceful everyday rituals
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Incense for havan and homa
Incense and Dhoop for Havan and Homa
A havan or homa is a fire ritual with mantras, offerings of ghee and herbal samagri, performed for griha pravesh, festivals, birthdays and healing.
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Quick answer
Can incense sticks be used in a havan?
Incense sticks are not offered into the havan fire, which takes ghee, samagri and samidha; but agarbatti and dhoop are lit at the altar and around the room during the havan to keep the space fragrant. Our sticks are for lighting, not for the fire.
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Using incense around a havan
- Light agarbatti or dhoop at the altar before the havan begins.
- Keep the room ventilated, as the havan fire produces smoke.
- Do not offer incense sticks into the havan kund.
- After the havan, a gentle fragrance helps settle the room.
How to use incense for havan and homa
- 1Light incense at the altar before the havan.
- 2Follow the priest's guidance for the fire offerings.
- 3Ventilate the room and light a fresh stick afterwards.
Frequently asked questions
What is havan samagri?
A mix of herbs, grains, resins and wood offered into the havan fire with ghee.
Can agarbatti be put in the havan fire?
No; incense sticks are lit at the altar, not offered into the fire.
Which fragrance suits a havan?
Sandalwood, kesar chandan and resinous dhoop such as bakhoor.
Help me choose
Tell us how and where you'll burn it, and we'll suggest a fragrance and pack size.