INCENSE
The history of Incense :
Incense making dates back millenia. It means 'to burn' and references of it can be found in ancient Egypt, Babylon,Greece and India using it for religious rituals. Even the bible mentions it's use and in gifts from the 3 kings to Jesus of Frankincense and Myrrh and Gold.
Incense originated as a mix of the natural products people had to work with in the area they lived - flowers,leaves,bark,roots,even the timber itself - when the timber bled and sap was extruded this resin was burned. Today top of the range Frankincense (resin from the Boswellia tree) is more expensive than gold/ounce.
As with anything if you do it long enough you are going to get better at it. Today we are blessed with ease of international logistics and incense from any corner of the globe can be ordered and at your door in a few days. Japan makes some beautiful incense and in high roller deals there is often given an exquisite box of hand made stickless incense where the small box can be worth many $100's!
Generally however India is recognised globally as the main incense maker from way up in the mountains of Nepal down to Bengaluru (Bangalore) in the south. It is here that some of the best incense on the planet originates from. Why this location?
In the history of India the north was more of a conflict/conquering area and the south was peaceful. It just so happens that most of the ingredients nature provides come from the south - Sandalwood a chief part of a lot of incense grows here as do most of the gums,resins,barks,herbs and spices. Bangalore is in the heart of the country and became a natural focal point for all growers to supply their goods. It has an abundance of skilled labour to hand roll incense as it is a desirable city to live in with its old city parks and wide boulevards. It is situated on the Declan plains @ 1,000 metres above sea level and has the title of 'the air conditioned city.' And in present times as most of the incense industry comes from out of this area there is a major benefit from synergies in the supply chain.
Please choose from the categories below:
25% DISC Darshan Cones (12)
Product Code: 2daco
Description:
SPECIAL PRICE
Regularly $6.00
Now giving a 25% discount for full outer (12 packets)
25% DISC Padma Gods Collection
Product Code: (1pgd / 1pgdu / 1pgg / 1pgl / 1pgrk / 1pgv)
Description:
Hand rolled premium masala incense in flat packet of 20 sticks each. The sticks are 10" in length
SELECT INDIVIDUAL DIETY FROM DROPDOWN MENU
35% DISC Shri Mahalaxmi, 50g
Product Code: 4sml
Description:
PRICE NOW DISCOUNTED 35%
Regularly $28.80
6 large 50g packets per box
40% DISC GoodEarth Nat Vanilla
Product Code: 1genv
Description:
End of stock.
Price was $1.25, now discounted 40%
15g packet, hole at top for hanging displays
Allure cone Mountain Rose gift
Product Code: 4acmr
Description:
20 cones in organza bag with wooden holder Also available: 25g Incense sticks in organza
Allure cone Sandal/Vetive gift
Product Code: 4acsv
Description:
20 cones in organza bag with wooden holder Also available: 25g Incense sticks in organza bag
Allure cone White Musk gift
Product Code: 4acwm
Description:
20 cones in organza bag with wooden holder Also available: 25g Incense sticks in organza
Anand Ganesh Special 10 x 25g
Product Code: 4gasp
Description:
A premium Masala incense Blue foil package.
25g Pack of 10
"Lord Ganesh is the idol of strength and prosperity"
Auroshikha Cones
Product Code: (3acam / 3acce / 3aceu / 3acfl / 3acfr / 3acja / 3aclg / 3acmu / 3acob / 3acop / 3acor / 3acpa / 3acpi / 3acro / 3acsa / 3acva / 3acyl)
Description:
14 cones per packet
PLEASE SELECT FRAGRANCES FROM DROP DOWN MENU AT RIGHT
Bharath Darshan Cones
Product Code: 2dac
Description:
12 cones in a packet
The fragrance is a light, subtle mix of sandalwood, jasmine and vanilla which freshens the mind and atmosphere
Chandan Supreme 25g pkt
Product Code: 1chsu
Description:
Our Best Sandalwood! A premium Masala incense
Dhoop, Hem Prec Chandan 75g
Product Code: 2dhch
Description:
An extruded incense, lacking a core bamboo stick. Many dhoops have very concentrated scents and put out a lot of smoke when burned. Big 75g packet...
Dhoop, Hem Prec Musk 75g pkt
Product Code: 2dhmu
Description:
An extruded incense, lacking a core bamboo stick. Many dhoops have very concentrated scents and put out a lot of smoke when burned. Large 75g...
Essentials cone CinnamonTwist
Product Code: 4ecct
Description:
20 Extra Large Cones
Good basic fragrances
White Pinstripe label
Essentials cone Lemon Grass
Product Code: 4eclg
Description:
20 Extra Large Cones
Good basic fragrances
White Pinstripe label
Essentials cone Vanilla
Product Code: 4ecva
Description:
20 Extra Large Cones
Good basic fragrances
White Pinstripe label
Fresh Frag: IndianWood 12x15st
Product Code: ffiw
Description:
Fresh Fragrances out of Bangalore India
Fresh Frag: Roots 12x15stick
Product Code: ffro
Description:
Fresh Fragrances out of Bangalore India
Fresh Frag: Sandal 12x15stick
Product Code: ffs
Description:
Natural aroma of pure Mysore Sandal 12 packets x 15 sticks
