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Incense for Kali Puja at Home

Kali, the fierce and protective form of the goddess, is worshipped especially in Bengal, Assam and Odisha, at Kalighat, Dakshineswar and Tarapith.

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Which incense is used for Kali puja?

Kali is traditionally worshipped with hibiscus and the smoke of dhuno resin; for home worship, resinous and smoky dhoop such as bakhoor and oudh carry a similar depth. Her main festival is Kali Puja on the new-moon night of Diwali.

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Traditional offerings to Kali

  • Red hibiscus (jaba) flowers.
  • Lamps, especially on the new-moon night.
  • Dhuno resin smoke.
  • Sweets and fruit.

Special days

Kali Puja on Kartik Amavasya, and the new-moon nights through the year.

A simple Goddess Kali puja

  1. 1Offer red hibiscus at the shrine.
  2. 2Light lamps and a resinous dhoop.
  3. 3Chant the Kali mantra or sing a Shyama Sangeet.

Frequently asked questions

When is Kali Puja?

On the new-moon night of Kartik, the same night as Diwali.

What is dhuno?

A natural resin burned on coconut husk in a clay dhunuchi during Bengali worship.

Which Aadhya fragrance is closest to dhuno?

Arabian Bakhoor and Royal Oudh dhoop have the most resinous, smoky character.

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Tell us how and where you'll burn it, and we'll suggest a fragrance and pack size.

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