STUPA Incense Lokta Box

Stupa Incense sticks are bamboo-less and have been beautifully packaged in Lokta Paper boxes, which have been handmade by artisans using ancient papermaking techniques. They have a delicate string tie closure that wraps around a little wooden button, providing for a stunning, unique keepsake once the incense is finished.

Contains: 40 x (10cm) incense sticks in lokta paper pouch & a clay incense holder. 

Burn time: approx 30 mins per stick

Packaging: Beautiful Lokta Paper Box with String Button Tie closure. This incense is beautifully packaged and would make an absolutely gorgeous gift.

Box Size: 6.5cm (W) x 11.5cm (L) x 3cm (H)

Choosing your scent

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Austha Suganda: is a sanskrit word that roughly translates to "faith", whilst suganda translates to one of the four fragrances as defined in the Dharma-Samgraha, which is an extensive glossary of Buddhist terms in Sanskrit, written by a monk in 2nd century AD. The scent helps us to connect with the purity of our spirit and our innate knowledge that we are part of the whole universe.  Scent: Exotic, Aromatic, Mild-Sweet, peppery

Devdar: is the name of the Himalayan Cedar tree or "wood of the Gods", it is a hugely popular ingredient in Nepalese incense revered for its ant-bacterial, medicinal properties and has been used to create incense (especially temple incense)by monks since ancient times, it represents spiritual dedication, faith and has calming properties allowing the mind to easily let go of any surrounding chaos or emotional heaviness in order to prepare itself for meditation. Scent: Mild-earthy and sweet

Dorjee: created in honour of Lama Dorjee, the monk who assisted Stupa in learning the ancient art of incense making. In Hindu Dorjee also translates to Shining Light. Scent: Woody

Na Swa: translates to beautiful scent, created to share a little of the incredible fragrances that are present in the Nepalese mountainside with the rest of the world. Scent: Mild, Peppery and sweet

Nag Champa: fragrance is one of the most well known in the world, originally from India the scent is created using a combination of sandalwood and frangipani, the scent from this blend is a beautiful balance between woody and floral sweet and is hugely popular. It is used in temples, by practitioners of all kinds and daily by many people in their homes, bringing a sense of peace and relaxation to any space. Scent: Woody and sweet

Frankincense: traditionally used in ceremonies, rituals and also for meditation. It is commonly used for protection and purification rituals but is also perfect for the purpose of warding off any negative energies while attracting positive ones. This incense is also ideal for the purpose of creating a sacred space for meditation, healing or connecting with spirit. Scent: very-mild, earthy, piney subtle sweet peppery