Satya Incense Dhoop Cones 12 cones per box

Shrinivas Sugandhalaya (BNG) LLP  Makers of Satya Incense Masala Incense: A History What sets Shrinivas Sugandhalaya incense apart and at the fore of incense manufacture is our use of the masala/flora technique in production. This approach is both a return to our roots steeped in Indian spirituality and a recognition of quality. But what is masala incense and why is it so special? In recognition of the cleansing and spiritual power inherent in smoke, early Indians invented dhoop possibly as early as 5000BC . Dhoop is a thick paste formed by mixing eight or ten (these measures were of importance) fragrant herbs with sandalwood, a wood powder called jigat , charcoal powder and soft resin. These ingredients are usually dry and contain very little water content. The paste so formed was shaped into cones and then lit to produce smoke. Today, this form of manufacturing incense is known as the ‘masala’ technique and the dry nature of the ingredient paste explains its longevity. Masala incen