Cauvery 'Oriental Exotica'

A dependable, well-made Mysore-style sandalwood — not quite the standout that our Vishwa Sandal is, but a delightful stick in its own right. Traditional Karnataka sandalwood character: warmer and slightly more resinous than the Vishwa, without tipping into the heavier, darker end of the sandalwood spectrum.

20 sticks per box, made by the same Cauvery workshop under the Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation. A solid everyday choice for anyone wanting proper Mysore sandalwood without the premium price tag of the rarer stock..

Cauvery 'Vishwa Sandal'

Some of the nicest sandalwood we've offered to date. This is a pale, South Indian style sandal— creamy rather than dark or resinous, closer to the scent of sandalwood paste freshly ground on a wet stone.

The sticks are unusually long at 30cm and burn nearly two hours each, which is why there are only five to a packet rather than the usual ten or twenty. It sounds like a small number but these are special sticks which we are offering at a very modest price.

A quick note on presentation: The incense was completely undamaged but these arrived from Cauvery in packets that hadn't survived the journey too well so rather than send out shabby packets our assistant in India repackaged them by hand into glassine envelopes. Decorative labels will be added to each envelope.

Note: Vishwa (विश्व, viśva) is Sanskrit/Hindi for "world" or "universe" — so 'Vishwa Sandal' translates straightforwardly as "World Sandalwood" or "Universal Sandalwood." A common name in Indian branding, not specific to incense or spirituality — used the way a Western brand might use "Global" or "Universal" to suggest broad appeal or premium standing, rather than carrying any specific religious or philosophical significance.

A solid, well-made cone version of the same sandalwood tradition. Slightly more concentrated in feel, with a fuller presence in the room, but retaining the same warm, recognisable sandalwood character. A good alternative format for those who prefer a more immediate, grounded fragrance.

20 cones

40 cones

Cauvery Loban (with Sandalwood)
A softer, more approachable take on traditional loban. The unlit stick is noticeably perfumed, and some of that carries through into the burn, where the resinous depth of sambrani is gently rounded by sandalwood. The result is less austere than pure loban — warmer, more fragrant — while still retaining its distinctive character.

A packet containing no less than 20 hand-rolled sticks, approx. 30g -35g.

A fuller, more nostalgic style of sandalwood, with a warm, slightly spiced character that recalls older, classic Indian formulations. There’s a richness here that leans gently towards sweetness, without becoming heavy — familiar, comforting, and evocative of traditional sandalwood incense as many remember it.

The packet contains 40g of hand-rolled incense.

Cauvery Srigandha

The name Srigandha comes from Sanskrit, meaning simply “auspicious fragrance”, a traditional term for sandalwood.

A more traditional sandalwood, with a drier, wood-led profile and less of the powdery softness found in the Golden. There is a straightforwardness to it with a slightly firmer, more grounded character. A good reference point within the range, and a clear contrast to the softer blends.

Less overtly perfumed on the stick than the Golden agarbatti, with a slightly woodier, more restrained character from the outset. When lit, it shares the same sandalwood base as the Golden, but presents it in a lighter, more lifted way — a touch drier, with a gentle brightness that sits higher in the room. It lingers particularly well, leaving a clean, pleasant trace after burning.

Perfumed sandalwood on the unlit stick, with a soft, powdery character. Once lit, it settles into a rich, creamy sandalwood profile with a subtle warmth beneath the surface that gives it depth without heaviness. Smooth, rounded, and very easy to return to — a quietly special sandalwood.