Puja Essentials · 21 March 2026
Incense vs Attar: Choosing Fragrance for Your Mandir
Fragrance purifies the mandir atmosphere and signals the start of puja. Learn when to use incense sticks, dhoop cones, or alcohol-free attar on idols.
Incense for daily puja
Sandalwood and loban dhoop are classics for morning and evening aarti. Use a dhoop dani to catch ash. For apartments with smoke sensors, low-smoke incense or attar on cotton wicks are excellent alternatives.
Attar on idols
Apply a single drop of natural attar to Krishna or Radha idols on festival days — never on Shivling. Ishwarmart attar and perfume range is formulated for ritual use without harsh alcohol.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which incense is best for daily Hindu puja?
Sandalwood and champa incense are widely used daily. Ishwarmart stocks both in the Incense category with natural base sticks.