{"product_id":"parimal-bakhoor-masala-incense-sticks","title":"Parimal Bakhoor Masala Incense Sticks","description":"\u003csection style=\"background:#0f0b1e;color:#ECE7F5;font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;padding:30px 24px;border-radius:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:100%;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#F5A623 0%,#F04E5E 28%,#C63C8C 52%,#6B2F91 76%,#2CA7DF 100%);border-radius:2px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:3px solid #F5A623;background:#1a1230;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;margin:0 0 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#ECE7F5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\"\u003eWhat is bakhoor masala incense?\u003c\/strong\u003e Bakhoor masala incense is a hand-rolled incense stick made by pressing a fragrant paste of natural gums, resins, and aromatic oils onto a bamboo core, distinct from simpler dipped sticks. Parimal Bakhoor Masala is sold in 15g packs, with a full box holding 12 packs, and carries the warm, smoky, slightly sweet character bakhoor is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;color:#F5A623;font-size:26px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eA Traditional Rolled Incense from Bengaluru\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:64px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#F5A623,#F04E5E,#C63C8C,#6B2F91,#2CA7DF);border-radius:2px;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;color:#ECE7F5;\"\u003eIts smoke curls dense and slow, carrying deep, resinous warmth without the sharper top notes of a dipped stick. Parimal Sacred Scents (Parimal Mandir) has made incense in Bengaluru since 1945, and masala rolling — pressing paste directly onto the bamboo core — is one of the two main incense-making traditions still used across India today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;color:#ECE7F5;\"\u003eAt Secret Sense, we treat bakhoor incense sticks the same way we treat our loose bakhoor wood chips: warmed and burned slowly, left to fill a room over time rather than rushed for a quick hit of scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0 10px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;border-left:2px solid;border-image:linear-gradient(180deg,#F5A623,#2CA7DF) 1;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#F5A623;\"\u003eHand-rolled masala construction\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:#ECE7F5;\"\u003e— paste pressed onto a bamboo core rather than dipped, for a fuller, longer-lingering scent throw.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0 10px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;border-left:2px solid;border-image:linear-gradient(180deg,#F5A623,#2CA7DF) 1;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#F5A623;\"\u003eEstablished incense house\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:#ECE7F5;\"\u003e— made by Parimal Sacred Scents (Parimal Mandir), founded in Bengaluru, India, in 1945.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0 10px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;border-left:2px solid;border-image:linear-gradient(180deg,#F5A623,#2CA7DF) 1;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#F5A623;\"\u003eGenerous pack sizing\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:#ECE7F5;\"\u003e— 15g single packs, or a box of 12 packs for regular ritual use or gifting.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0 10px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;border-left:2px solid;border-image:linear-gradient(180deg,#F5A623,#2CA7DF) 1;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#F5A623;\"\u003eWarm, smoky bakhoor character\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:#ECE7F5;\"\u003e— suited to evening ritual, meditation, or scenting a room before guests arrive.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0 10px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;border-left:2px solid;border-image:linear-gradient(180deg,#F5A623,#2CA7DF) 1;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#F5A623;\"\u003eWorks with tools you already own\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:#ECE7F5;\"\u003e— burns cleanly in any standard upright incense holder or ash catcher.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0 10px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;border-left:2px solid;border-image:linear-gradient(180deg,#F5A623,#2CA7DF) 1;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#F5A623;\"\u003ePart of a wider bakhoor range\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:#ECE7F5;\"\u003e— sits alongside our loose bakhoor wood chips for practitioners who want both formats on hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:3px solid #F5A623;background:#1a1230;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#ECE7F5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\"\u003eHow do you burn masala incense sticks?\u003c\/strong\u003e Light the tip of a Parimal Bakhoor Masala stick, let it catch for a few seconds, then wave the flame out so the stick smoulders and releases smoke steadily. Stand it upright in a heatproof holder or ash catcher, away from drafts, curtains, and anything flammable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;color:#ECE7F5;\"\u003eMasala sticks burn a little slower and smokier than dipped sticks, so give the room some ventilation if you're burning more than one at a time. In South Africa's drier inland regions especially, a small dish of sand or an ash catcher underneath keeps ash contained and the surface protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;color:#F5A623;font-size:26px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eHow to Use Parimal Bakhoor Masala\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:64px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#F5A623,#F04E5E,#C63C8C,#6B2F91,#2CA7DF);border-radius:2px;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 24px;color:#ECE7F5;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eStand the stick upright in a heatproof incense holder or ash catcher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eLight the tip and let it burn with a flame for 5–10 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eWave the flame out so the tip glows and smoulders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eSet the holder on a stable, heatproof surface away from drafts and flammable material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eLet the stick burn down fully, or extinguish early by gently pressing the ember into sand or ash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;color:#F5A623;font-size:26px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:64px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#F5A623,#F04E5E,#C63C8C,#6B2F91,#2CA7DF);border-radius:2px;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:2px solid;border-image:linear-gradient(90deg,#F5A623,#F04E5E,#C63C8C,#6B2F91,#2CA7DF) 1;padding-top:10px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:16px;color:#F5A623;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eWhat do I burn bakhoor incense sticks on — do I need a burner?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"color:#F5A623;font-size:22px;font-weight:300;margin-left:12px;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 0 4px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#FFFFFF;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eYes — stand the stick upright in a dedicated incense holder, ash catcher, or a small dish of sand rather than balancing it on furniture. A holder catches the falling ash and protects the surface underneath from heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:16px;color:#F5A623;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eCan I use a regular incense holder for masala incense sticks?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"color:#F5A623;font-size:22px;font-weight:300;margin-left:12px;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 0 4px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#FFFFFF;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eYes, any standard upright incense holder works for masala-style sticks like Parimal Bakhoor Masala — you don't need a special bakhoor burner or charcoal setup, which is only needed for loose bakhoor chips or resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:16px;color:#F5A623;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eWhat does Parimal Bakhoor Masala smell like?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"color:#F5A623;font-size:22px;font-weight:300;margin-left:12px;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 0 4px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#FFFFFF;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eIt carries a warm, smoky, resinous bakhoor character with a slightly sweet edge — heavier and slower to develop than a floral or citrus incense, and closer in feel to traditional Arabian bakhoor wood chips than to a light dipped stick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:16px;color:#F5A623;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eAre masala incense sticks natural — what are they made from?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"color:#F5A623;font-size:22px;font-weight:300;margin-left:12px;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 0 4px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#FFFFFF;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eMasala incense is made by rolling a paste of natural gums, resins, aromatic herbs, and fragrance oils directly onto a bamboo core, then drying it — a different process from dipped incense, where a plain bamboo stick is coated in a fragranced liquid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:16px;color:#F5A623;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eHow long does each stick burn for?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"color:#F5A623;font-size:22px;font-weight:300;margin-left:12px;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 0 4px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#FFFFFF;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eBurn time varies with stick thickness, airflow, and storage, so we don't quote an exact figure for this pack — as a general guide, standard-length masala incense sticks typically burn for 30–45 minutes in still air, longer in a very draft-free room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-family:'Montserrat',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:16px;color:#F5A623;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eIs bakhoor incense safe to burn indoors, including around pets?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"color:#F5A623;font-size:22px;font-weight:300;margin-left:12px;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 0 4px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#FFFFFF;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eBakhoor incense is intended for spiritual and ritual use in a ventilated space, the same as any other incense — burn it away from pets, children, and anyone with respiratory sensitivity, and always in a well-aired room rather than a closed one. It isn't intended to treat or affect any medical condition in a person or animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;color:#F5A623;font-size:26px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:64px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#F5A623,#F04E5E,#C63C8C,#6B2F91,#2CA7DF);border-radius:2px;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:#ECE7F5;\"\u003e15g per single pack · 180g per box (12 packs)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:#ECE7F5;\"\u003eMasala — hand-rolled paste on a bamboo core\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:#ECE7F5;\"\u003eParimal Sacred Scents (Parimal Mandir), Bengaluru, India — established 1945\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\"\u003eScent family:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:#ECE7F5;\"\u003eBakhoor — warm, smoky, resinous\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\"\u003eVariants:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:#ECE7F5;\"\u003eSingle Pack (15g) or Box of 12 Packs (180g)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:#ECE7F5;\"\u003eLooking for other formats? Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/incense-smudge\" style=\"color:#2CA7DF;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIncense \u0026amp; Smudge collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or pick up a proper stand in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/incense-holders\" style=\"color:#2CA7DF;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eIncense Holders\u003c\/a\u003e range if you don't already have one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#9A8FB5;line-height:1.6;margin:20px 0 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);padding-top:14px;\"\u003eThese products are intended for spiritual and ritual use and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Parimal","offers":[{"title":"Single Pack (15g)","offer_id":50522333937826,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Box of 12 (180g)","offer_id":50522333970594,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0472\/3713\/6546\/files\/Parimal_Bakhoor_Masala_Incense.jpg?v=1790413114","url":"https:\/\/www.secretsense.co.za\/products\/parimal-bakhoor-masala-incense-sticks","provider":"Secret Sense","version":"1.0","type":"link"}