INCENSE STICKS

Ildela offers a wide range of burning incense sticks, dhoop sticks and agarbatti with carefully selected fragrances from India. Fill your surroundings with enduring and attractive scent of our incense. Our pure essences support a soothing ambience, peace of mind during your pooja, yoga, or meditation sessions. Having endured severe poverty, where even having two meals a day was considered a luxury, Ildu ventured into numerous trades in pursuit of success. In 1932, he embarked on the journey of exploring the trade of incense (agarbatti and dhoop batti). During one of his escapades, he found himself in Mysore, where he gained knowledge about incense, then locally referred to as Oodabattis.   Vadar, a labourer whom Ildu encountered at a tea stall, generously shared his knowledge with him in exchange for a meal. Upon returning to his village, he soon realised that there was little demand for his incense sticks, leaving him with no choice but to persist with fragrances instead. Today Ildela has come full cycle and is reliving the dream of its legendary founder by offering the best incense goods.    Burning Incense Sticks: The Benefits   The Legend of Genda Phool Devoid of resources Ildu, back in 1932 could not afford to source raw material from far off places of Karnataka or Tamil Nadu. With a sharp mind and exceptional problem-solving skills, he ingeniously conceived the idea of utilizing a particular discarded temple flower - genda phool - for his rolled sticks. Ildela has safeguarded is revolutionary approach which is even now practised by most of the incense manufacturers.   Charcoal-free We ensure that all our products are free from charcoal and sulphur, aiming to provide an environment without harmful additives and non-pollutant material. Special care is taken on cleanliness and purity of our precious hand-made incense sticks.   Bamboo-free and Environment-friendly In line with our commitment to honouring Indian culture, we have exclusively concentrated on bamboo-free agarbatti products. Ildela incense is environmentally friendly, as these products do not utilize any of the woods as sticks.   Long Lasting Aroma Our entire range of Incense offerings ensures a long-lasting aroma that persists much after the sticks have diminished. Crafted to permeate expansive spaces, these incense sticks guarantee wide area coverage with their cloud, ensuring a delightful ambiance wherever they are used.   Indo-French Fusion By merging the ancient worlds of fragrance and incense, Ildela has successfully combined the finest elements of Indian incense with French aroma. The time-honoured hand-making technique of Mysore that Ildu learnt is elevated with the enchanting notes of French perfumery.   Incense Preservation Method Our sticks showcase a signature handcrafted Incense Preservation technique known as French Baguette, wherein each stick is meticulously hand-rolled in specially crafted black paper film. This method, deeply rooted in Ildela's heritage, is also employed in some of our perfumes, strengthening their commitment to heritage, detail, and quality.   Best Agarbatti from our Online Incense Collection Elixir of Woods: Dhupavarti Incense Sticks Woods, Amber, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Tonka Bean   Intensio of Rose: Phool Incense Sticks Rose, Vanilla, Jasmine, Tonka Bean, Styrax (Loban)   Sweet of Gods: Sandal Incense Sticks Vanilla, Lavender, Sandalwood and Caramel     Maze of Purple: Oudh Incense Sticks Oudh, Woods, Frangipani (Nag Champa), and Sandalwood   Eau de Ganga: Kasturi Incense Sticks Aqua, Tulsi, and Musc   What is an Incense Stick? Incense or Agarbatti consists of combustible aromatic materials infused with essential oils, releasing fragrant smoke to permeate a specific space or area. Over centuries, incense in various shapes and forms have been used across cultures for religious practices, meditation or simply to create a romantic or pleasant ambiance. They are available as sticks, cones, wet semi-solid paste, powdered, bakhoor etc.   What is the important of Incense in India? The Vedas and Puranic texts offer abundant evidence of the significance of incense in Indian culture. Initially used for emitting pleasant fragrances, incense evolved under modern pioneers who utilized it for ayurvedic and medicinal functions. Historically, incense has been categorized into three types: Dhupa, Niryasa, and Kritrima. Remaining an integral part of contemporary India, incense continues to play a vital role in religious rituals and is also recognized for its psychological effects.