Lord Vishnu Incense Sticks by HEM: a box of 20 hand-rolled sticks — a sweet, warm temple blend. Made in India by HEM; sold by the box.

The Scent

A sweet, warm temple blend — tulsi-green over sandalwood — burned for Vishnu, the preserver.

What's in the Box

• Count: 20 sticks
• Stick: about 8 inches, on a bamboo core
• Burn time: roughly 30 minutes a stick; the scent lingers after
• Made in India by HEM

How to Use It

Light the tip, let it flame for a few seconds, then blow it out so the ember glows. Stand it in an ash catcher, or push the bare end into a bowl of sand or rice, and open a window a crack — incense is meant to drift, not fill. Never leave it burning unattended; keep it away from curtains, children and pets.

In Tradition

Vishnu is honoured with tulsi (holy basil) and sandalwood paste; his incense is warm, sweet and steady, like the god who keeps the world turning.

Pairs Well With

Handmade Wood Incense Burner Boat, Sandalwood Oil .5 oz, Lapis Lazuli Tumbled Pocket Stone.

Never leave burning incense unattended. Keep it away from anything that can catch, and out of reach of children and pets. For fragrance only — not for internal use.