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FINE INCENSE · INDIA

NISHIVANA™

Light the night forest.

A fragrance for the slower hours.

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THE FIRST COLLECTION / BATCH 01

Misty, moss-covered forest at dawn; supplied editorial artwork, not an ingredient sourcing location
FOREST STUDY · EDITORIAL IMAGE
THE FOREST BELOW. THE LIGHTS ABOVE.Discover Nishivana

01 / THE FOREST AT NIGHT

The day falls away.
The forest remains.

Nishivana imagines the forest at night: the hush between trees, the last warmth of the day, the lights above it. We are building a fragrance house around that meeting of earth and sky. Our first collection, Āraṇya, takes the forest as its literary starting point. Five planetary names give shape to five proposed fragrance directions. For an evening after work, a thoughtful gift, or simply a little time that belongs to you.

Our story

02 / THE ĀRAṆYA COLLECTION

Earthbound.
Sky-inspired.

Five fragrance directions.
A first collection taking shape.

Nishivana Chandra packaging artwork showing a box labelled 30 incense sticks; accessories not confirmedPackaging artwork

Moon / Monday

Chandra

Sandalwood · jasmine

Soft sandalwood. A trace of jasmine. A fragrance direction for the blue edge of evening.

30 incense sticks per box

₹799

Nishivana Surya packaging artwork showing a box labelled 30 incense sticks; accessories not confirmedPackaging artwork

Sun / Sunday

Surya

Saffron · vetiver

Warm saffron meets the earthy grain of vetiver. A bright beginning, at your own pace.

30 incense sticks per box

₹799

Nishivana Shukra packaging artwork showing a box labelled 30 incense sticks; accessories not confirmedPackaging artwork

Venus / Friday

Shukra

Rose · sandalwood

Rose held close by sandalwood. A floral, woody direction with room for a little ceremony.

30 incense sticks per box

₹799

Nishivana Guru packaging artwork showing a box labelled 30 incense sticks; accessories not confirmedPackaging artwork

Jupiter / Thursday

Guru

Oud · frankincense

The depth of oud beside luminous frankincense. Resin and wood, imagined for an unhurried hour.

30 incense sticks per box

₹799

Nishivana Shani packaging artwork showing a box labelled 30 incense sticks; accessories not confirmedPackaging artwork

Saturn / Saturday

Shani

Guggul · patchouli

Earthy guggul and patchouli. A resinous direction for the closing margin of the week.

30 incense sticks per box

₹799

30 incense sticks per box, confirmed by the founder. Fragrance formulations, final packaging and accessories remain pending. Images are packaging artwork, not verified product photography. No payment, order or allocation is confirmed.

Nishivana Aranya collection packaging artwork showing six fragrance boxes, including Temple Blend

Packaging artwork, not verified product photography. The six-fragrance layout includes Temple Blend, which is not currently offered. Final set contents and accessories remain pending.

THE COLLECTION / CONTENTS PENDING

The Āraṇya Collection

Five celestial fragrance directions. One considered gift.

₹3,299

30 incense sticks per box. Proposed set: five fragrance boxes, a small brass holder and a handwritten ritual card. Final box count, materials and accessories remain to be confirmed.

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03 / THE NIGHT SKY

Five names.
One sky.

Ancient celestial inspiration.
A contemporary fragrance language.

ChandraMoonSuryaSunShukraVenusGuruJupiterShaniSaturn

04 / THE ALMANAC

A day.
A little intention.

A suggested hour, not a calculated muhurat.
Choose according to your own rhythm.

MONDAY · THE MOON

An evening of returning.

An invitation to pause as daylight fades. Proposed notes: Sandalwood · jasmine. A contemporary interpretation of tradition, not a scientifically established planetary effect. Final formulation pending.

Suggested window: around local sunset

Light by the Muhurat

Choose a time that suits your day. Our weekday–planet associations draw on later Indian traditions, not on Rigveda 10.146. You do not need an auspicious time to enjoy a fragrance. Read the weekday guide and sources.

05 / THE ĀRAṆYA LEDGER

A vocabulary
of the forest.

Botanicals from our proposed profiles.
Species, parts and formulations await verification.

PROPOSED BOTANICAL

Sandalwood

A soft, warm woody foundation.

Botanical name
[TBD]
Part used
[TBD]

Origin: to be published with the first batch

PROPOSED BOTANICAL

Jasmine

A delicate floral accent.

Botanical name
[TBD]
Part used
[TBD]

Origin: to be published with the first batch

PROPOSED BOTANICAL

Saffron

A warm, softly spiced accent.

Botanical name
[TBD]
Part used
[TBD]

Origin: to be published with the first batch

PROPOSED BOTANICAL

Vetiver

An earthy, dry-grass direction.

Botanical name
[TBD]
Part used
[TBD]

Origin: to be published with the first batch

PROPOSED BOTANICAL

Rose

A rounded floral heart.

Botanical name
[TBD]
Part used
[TBD]

Origin: to be published with the first batch

PROPOSED BOTANICAL

Oud

A deep, resinous woody direction.

Botanical name
[TBD]
Part used
[TBD]

Origin: to be published with the first batch

PROPOSED BOTANICAL

Frankincense

A luminous resinous accent.

Botanical name
[TBD]
Part used
[TBD]

Origin: to be published with the first batch

PROPOSED BOTANICAL

Guggul

An earthy resin direction.

Botanical name
[TBD]
Part used
[TBD]

Origin: to be published with the first batch

PROPOSED BOTANICAL

Patchouli

A dark, earthy foundation.

Botanical name
[TBD]
Part used
[TBD]

Origin: to be published with the first batch

06 / THE MAKING

Patient work.
Plainly told.

We are developing the first release. The proposed hand-rolled process and charcoal-free formulation are not yet verified production claims.

Notes on materials
  1. 01

    The composition

    Confirm the ingredients and their sources.

  2. 02

    The making

    Document the process and measured burn guidance.

  3. 03

    The presentation

    Approve the labels, contents and final packaging.

Nishivana gifting design reference; final boxes and personalisation are unconfirmed
Design concept · not final packaging or confirmed accessories.

07 / CONSIDERED GIFTING

For someone.
For a moment.

Weddings. Griha pravesh. Festivals. A personal thank-you or a workplace gesture.

Tell us what you have in mind. Engraving and other personalisation remain enquiries, not confirmed services.

Enquire about gifting

Notes on tradition and safe use

Planetary names and weekday pairings are cultural inspiration, not prescriptions or promises of outcomes. Our contemporary interpretations and Sanskrit references await scholarly review. The proposed profiles are not verified ingredient lists.

Use a stable, heat-resistant holder on a heat-resistant surface, away from fabrics, children and pets. Ventilate the space. Never leave incense burning unattended; fully extinguish it before leaving and let ash cool before disposal. Stop use if smoke causes discomfort.

A NOTE FROM THE FOUNDER

A note from the founder

Fragrance was never meant to be hurried. In our tradition, a flame, a breath and a quiet intention were enough to turn an ordinary hour into a ritual. Nishivana began from a simple wish: to make incense worthy of that moment, with botanicals chosen for character rather than convenience, shaped by hand, and released in numbered batches so that every box receives the attention it deserves.

Our manufacturer has the first batch ready. We are now preparing the online shop, confirming the product details and putting the purchase experience in place. Nothing is charged or ordered until secure checkout is available.

Nagnath Dahale
Founder, Nishivana