What is Nag Champa Incense

Nag Champa is generally recognised as the best of all masala incenses. Nag Champa is an Indian fragrance which can be found in many products from incense sticks and incense cones, essential oils, soaps and similar products. Traditionally it is used in Ashrams which can includes places where yoga is performed, religious ceremonies and musical studies.

Traditionally Ashrams generally have been isolated from human habitation in forests or mountains. Ideally in uplifting natural surroundings that are conducive to meditation and spiritual instruction. The residents of these Ashrams performed spiritual exercises including yoga along with sacrifices and penances. Some Ashrams also served as schools for children.

The Plumeria (Frangipani) plant is the ingredient that gives this fragrance it’s ‘Champa’ name. All Indian incenses with the Champa name contain Plumeria. Nag Champa incense also contains resin from the Ailanthus Malabarica tree which gives it it’s grey colour and damp texture. Sandalwood is also a major ingredient in Nag Champa incense sticks. The Nag Champa incense has a fragrance that cannot be found in any other incense scents making it truely unique. The fragrance can be described as a potent smell initially that then changes to a cool sweet aroma over time.

By far the most popular brand of Nag Champa Incense comes from India made by a company called Shrinivas Sugandhalaya manufactured under their name Satya Sai Baba. Satya Sai Baba exports Nag Champa Incense all over the world from it’s manufacturing facilities in Mumbai and Bengaluru. Satya Sai Baba also produces many other fragrances and types of incense including, incense cones, dhoop sticks, massage oils under various brands. It is their Nag Champa Incense sticks that are the leader though with hundreds of thousands of fans across the world.

The Nag Champa incense fragrance is now enjoyed by many for various reasons including it’s spiritual heritage and more casually just for it’s sweet aroma. The Nag Champa scent has had many fans including Bob Dylan, The Grateful Dead and Stevie Nicks who have all be known to burn Nag Champa incense at their concerts. However, you do not need to be a rock star to enjoy Nag Champa as it is freely available to buy online from many stores and with so many stores selling this historical Indian incense naturally the prices are very competitive too. All you need to do is search for Nag Champa and a wealth of options can be found so you can buy Nag Champa incense in varying size packs and in various different forms. If you enjoy burning incense you must try Nag Champa incense at least once.