Lavender Dhoop Cones | Made from Temple Flower | Gulessence

Lavender Dhoop Cones Made from Recycled Temple Flowers

Gulessence Lavender Dhoop Cones are handmade in Jaipur from recycled temple flowers, loban, jatamasi, nagarmotha, sugandh kokila, and haubera, finished with a calming, floral lavender fragrance profile. Each box contains 40 dhoop cones, each measuring 1.5 inches and burning for 35 to 40 minutes. The cones are charcoal-free.

• 40 dhoop cones per box
• 1.5-inch cone size, hand-shaped
• Charcoal-free base
• Calming, floral Lavender fragrance profile
• 35-40 minute burn time per cone
• Free ceramic stand included
• Best before: 12 months from date of manufacture

What Are Gulessence Lavender Dhoop Cones Made Of?

Ingredients: temple flower, loban, jatamasi, nagarmotha, sugandh kokila, haubera, natural herbs, and essential oils, blended to produce a calming, floral Lavender fragrance profile.

Recycled Temple Flower

Flowers offered during daily temple worship are collected instead of being discarded, then dried and processed into the dhoop base — the core material across Gulessence's flower-recycling range.

Loban (Benzoin Resin)

A resin sourced from the Styrax tree, used for centuries in Indian temple and household fumigation for its dense, sweet smoke.

Jatamasi (Spikenard)

A Himalayan root documented in classical Ayurvedic texts under the medhya (mind-supporting) herb category, valued in dhoop-making for its earthy, grounding note that pairs well with lavender's floral top.

Nagarmotha (Cyperus Rotundus)

A root used in Ayurvedic formulations and traditional incense-making for its musky, woody aroma.

Sugandh Kokila

A bark-derived aromatic used in Indian perfumery for its warm, slightly camphor-like scent.

Haubera

A traditional incense ingredient used to round out the fragrance and extend burn consistency.

Essential Oils

A blend of essential oils, including lavender-derived notes, gives this variant its characteristic calming floral aroma.

Traditional and Documented Use of These Ingredients

Several botanicals in this blend — particularly jatamasi and nagarmotha — are referenced in classical Ayurvedic literature as part of dhoop and havan preparations, primarily for their aromatic and ritual significance rather than as clinically validated therapeutic agents. Lavender itself is widely used in aromatherapy traditions for its calming scent, though Gulessence does not make medical claims (such as sleep-improvement or anxiety-treatment claims) about this product. Ingredient information here reflects documented cultural, aromatherapy, and Ayurvedic usage.

How to Use Lavender Dhoop Cones

1. Hold a lit match to the tip of the dhoop cone until a flame appears.
2. Blow the flame out, leaving a glowing ember.
3. Place the cone on the included ceramic stand or a heatproof dish.
4. Allow it to burn undisturbed in a ventilated room for 35-40 minutes.

When to Use Lavender Dhoop Cones

Daily Puja and Havan

Used at the start or close of daily puja, in front of home mandirs, or alongside havan rituals.

Festivals

Commonly used during Navratri, Diwali, Karva Chauth, and Griha Pravesh (housewarming), as part of the ritual sequence.

Meditation, Yoga, and Bedtime

Used as a background aromatic during meditation, pranayama, or yoga sessions, and commonly lit as part of an evening wind-down routine before sleep.

Home and Workspace Fragrancing

Used in living rooms, bedrooms, and office spaces as a natural, calming alternative to synthetic room sprays.

Lavender vs Kewda vs Juhi Dhoop Cones — What's the Difference?

• Lavender: calming, floral fragrance profile from the same temple-flower base.
• Kewda: fresh, sweet, slightly green floral profile.
• Juhi (Jasmine): sweet, delicate floral profile.
• Nagchampa: floral-woody profile built around the traditional nag champa fragrance family.
• All variants share the same core ingredients, box size (40 cones), cone size (1.5 inch), and burn time (35-40 minutes) — the difference is the fragrance profile, not the format.

Complete the Ritual Setup

• Brass Dhooni Stands — traditional stand for burning dhoop cones
• Organic Havan Cups — for daily havan alongside dhoop
• Dhoop Cone Combo Packs — bundle and save on multiple boxes
• Cow Ghee Wicks — pair with dhoop for daily aarti

Lavender Dhoop Cones — Frequently Asked Questions