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Incense for Jagannath Puja

Jagannath, worshipped with his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra at Puri, is a form of Krishna and Vishnu beloved across Odisha, Bengal and among ISKCON devotees.

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Quick answer

Which incense is used for Lord Jagannath?

Sandalwood is central to Jagannath's worship, from the Chandan Yatra each summer to daily offerings, and a light jasmine suits home puja. His greatest festival is the Rath Yatra in June–July.

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Traditional offerings to Jagannath

  • Tulsi and flowers.
  • Mahaprasad, cooked in Puri's temple kitchen.
  • Sandal paste, especially in the Chandan Yatra.
  • A lamp and incense at the aarti.

Special days

Snana Purnima, the Rath Yatra and the Chandan Yatra are the main festivals.

A simple Lord Jagannath puja

  1. 1Offer tulsi and flowers.
  2. 2Light the lamp and sandalwood incense.
  3. 3Sing a Jagannath bhajan or the Jagannathashtakam.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Chandan Yatra?

A 42-day summer festival at Puri when the deities' representatives are anointed with sandal paste and taken out on boats.

When is the Rath Yatra?

Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya, usually in June or July.

Which incense suits Jagannath?

Sandalwood is the most associated with Jagannath.

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