Panchavati Dhoop sticks - Large

Panchavati Dhoop sticks - small 

Panchavati Dhoop sticks are made by the Bharat Industrial Corporation (BIC) of Bangalore (the incense capital of India) using - to quote what it says on the box -  "famous Herbs, Resinous, Sandalwood, and other best-quality Indian perfumes".  That doesn't  really tell you what they smell like, so I'd describe their fragrance as a very potent Musky Lotus, with overtones of Red Sandalwood and sweet Indian perfumes. 

Dhoop sticks are solid sticks of incense, without the central bamboo                     or wooden core, so they offer a purer fragrance                          than normal incense sticks.

Rejuvenate your senses with our traditional incense and Dhoop sticks Calming, Soothing, Traditional Incense has been an integral part of Indian heritage. Researchers have endeavoured to discover the mystical effects of fragrances on the human mind and behaviour. The findings have revealed that perfumes simulate memories, calm nerves and even heal our bodies.

Blending ancient expertise with modern techniques, BIC has perfected the art of making Incense for a variety of moods. And as the popularity of Incense grows everywhere, BIC is ideally positioned to become synonymous with Incense.

 LARGE Box Contain 10 sticks, 4.3 inches (11cm) long, burns for around 20 minutes.

And the box is cleverly designed to incorporate a holder - as you can see in the photo - so you can carry it with you and use it anywhere! BUT WE DON'T RECOMMEND IT . . . SO Dhoop sticks do not incorporate conventional bamboo sticks, therefore you could use a bowl of sand to hold them.