Rasbihari Lal & Sons

Rasbihari Lal & Sons is a long-established incense and devotional goods shop based in Vrindavan, the sacred town traditionally regarded as the birthplace of Lord Krishna. Founded in 1978, the shop serves local temples, pilgrims, and practitioners, offering a wide range of Krishna-related items alongside carefully selected incense. Much of the incense is sold unbranded, known simply by the shop’s name, and reflects the devotional culture and incense traditions of Vrindavan itself.

Unlike a single incense house, Rasbihari Lal & Sons works with multiple small, local incense makers, drawing from the rich network of artisan producers based in and around Vrindavan. This allows their range to remain varied and expressive, rooted in regional practice rather than standardised factory blends. The incense reflects the character of temple offerings — resinous, floral, woody, and devotional in tone — made for daily use rather than export trends.

Their Absolute Oil Incense selection represents some of the most refined examples from this tradition. These blends are valued for their depth, balance, and immediate aromatic presence, often incorporating natural resins, woods, florals, and traditional aromatic compounds used by Indian artisan makers. The result is incense that feels grounded, expressive, and closely connected to lived devotional practice — incense chosen for how it feels in use, not how it is marketed.