What Agarbatti To Burn When: An Incense Guide for Many Occasions

Every Indian ritual, whether it be a puja at a temple, an afternoon of celebration at home, a quiet evening with a cup of chai and your favourite book or TV show, or a yoga session, incense or agarbatti has a special place in most of our moments.

Truly, that’s the power of fragrance. It’s a subtle yet profound tool for shifting energy and intention. This blog can be your compass for using Padmini Agarbatti to anchor every ritual, mood, and moment.

In Part 1 of our blog series, we uncovered how incense affects the brain and mood. In Part 2, we delved into the emotion that we aspire to invoke through our range of offerings. Now, in this final part of this blog series, we’re here with a comprehensive guide of what to light when, from occasions and festivals to daily pujas and wellness routines.

Festivals and Fragrances

Festivals are a great time for families and friends to bond. Amma, appa, ajji, ajja; everyone has a role to play. Some spend hours cooking snacks and other delicious foods, while others painstakingly clean and decorate the house preparing for God and guests. The chhotus, of course, get to spend their time running errands and doing odd jobs. Needless to say, the festive season is just as much fun as it is stressful.

Agarbattis have a unique role to play in this time. They not only make your offering to the Divine smell sweeter, but they can also soothe and calm people, helping them stay focused and unwind when needed. At Padmini Agarbatti, we encourage you to pair your various moments with incense that can truly make a difference. Infuse your festive season with fragrances that honour tradition, elevate your rituals, and care for you.

Diwali:
Padmini Jasmine Ultimo Agarbatti and Padmini Rituals Agarbatti. The bright, sweet notes of Jasmine are perfect for uplifting the spirit and celebrating new beginnings, while Rituals, with its blend of traditional attars, creates a sacred atmosphere that honours the divine blessings of the festival.

Krishna Janmashtami:
Light Padmini Brindavan Agarbatti. The intoxicating floral scent of mogra is deeply connected to Lord Krishna, who is often adorned with garlands of this flower. Padmini’s Pakeezah graceful floral bouquet enhances the devotional songs and midnight prayers marking the Lord’s birth.

Ganesh Chaturthi & Ekadashi:
Burn Padmini Rituals Agarbatti or Padmini Pakeezah Agarbatti to offer reverence. Rituals evokes purity and the devotional spirit essential for these sacred days, while Pakeezah’s timeless floral elegance is a beautiful gesture of grace and respect.

Onam:
Choose Padmini Sandal Ultimo or Padmini Orange Amber Agarbatti. The creamy warmth of sandalwood mirrors the grounded, harmonious energy of Kerala’s harvest festival, while Orange Amber brings a burst of freshness to the pookalam-decorated home.

Vishwakarma Puja:
Light Padmini Rituals or Padmini White Musk Dhoop. Rituals aligns with the ceremonial worship of the divine architect, while the clean, musky aroma of White Musk brings a sense of order and clarity to workspaces.

Mahalaya Amavasya:
Use Padmini Slok Agarbatti. Its meditative depth supports the chanting of mantras and ancestral offerings during this day dedicated to paying homage to forebears.

Navratri:
During the nine nights of feminine divine energy, burn Padmini Slok Agarbatti or Padmini Orange Amber Agarbatti. Slok supports mantra chanting and meditative clarity, fueling your devotion, while Orange Amber’s bright, fresh notes create a space full of vibrant energy and intention.

Durga Pujo:
Choose Padmini Jasmine Ultimo or Padmini Rituals Agarbatti. Mogra’s sweet, rich fragrance resonates with the elaborate floral offerings made to Maa Durga, while Rituals strengthens the sacred ambience during the aarti and dhunuchi dance.

Dussehra:
Burn Padmini Sandal Ultimo. Its grounding and purifying properties mark the triumph of good over evil, cleansing the home as symbolic effigies are burnt in celebration.

New Beginnings:
For new years, weddings, housewarmings, or first days at work, light Padmini Jasmine Ultimo or Padmini Lavender Ultimo. Jasmine uplifts and inspires optimism, while lavender calms first-day jitters and promotes harmony in a new space.

Always light your incense about 10-15 minutes before beginning any ritual. This allows the fragrance to fill the space, preparing the energy, and your mind for the practice.

Rituals, Mindfulness, and Agarbattis

Incense plays a powerful role in enhancing rituals and mindfulness practices. It can support mental wellness and personal practices with impactful emotional cues.

Moon Cycle-Related Rituals:
The phases of the moon are significant forces of nature that don’t just determine our health, but also many of our routines, practices, rituals, and habits. Each phase can be complimented and heightened with specific practices and agarbattis. From amavasya to tritiya and purnima, read a comprehensive guide in our blog here.

For Yoga or Meditation:
Try Padmini Slok Agarbatti and Padmini Spiritual Guide. Both are ideal for deep breathing and internal focus, helping to quiet the mind and deepen your practice. Check out our blog that details which incense is just right to elevate your mindful home yoga practices.

For Journalling or Intention Setting:
Padmini Orange Amber Agarbatti is your go-to for this. Its citrus warmth enhances clarity and motivation, helping to spark creativity and focus your thoughts on what you want to manifest.

For Better Sleep:
Light Padmini Lavender Ultimo Agarbatti or Padmini White Musk Dhoop. These calming blends help signal the brain that it’s time to rest, easing you into a state of deep relaxation.

For a Calm Start to Your Day:
The Padmini Jasmine Ultimo Agarbatti and Padmini Pakeezah Agarbatti are excellent choices to bring positivity and grace to your morning routines. Their gentle, floral notes can lift your spirits and set a beautiful tone for the day ahead.

For Your Daily Puja:
You can never go wrong with Padmini Rituals Agarbatti and Padmini Slok for pujas of any scale. Their traditional fragrances are instantly recognizable and deeply grounding, connecting you to generations of tradition.

The Beauty of Indian Traditions and Natural Agarbattis

Fragrance can train your brain. When you associate a scent with a repeated ritual, it strengthens that memory-emotion link and makes you more mindful, faster. That’s why burning the same incense during meditation or journaling is a great way to build a consistent habit. Read more about this here.

What we share with you are our suggestions, backed by research and our six humbling decades that we’ve spent in the craft of agarbattis. To truly discover what might be the best incense match for you, come on over to padmini.in and explore our range of agarbattis and dhoops.