Dashang Dhoop -What is it?

Casey · Jan 13th, 2007, 05:02

So we came home last year with a small box of Dashang Dhoop. We haven't a clue what it is but from the drawings on the box you can light fires with it, cook with it, rub it on your feet, and warm a small wrapped people on it. According to the text, "it emits sweet fragrance in the atmosphere it's fumes check of unhealthy smell and injurious insects. Because of it's Post Natal period its ointment can be prepared at home". I hope I don't offend anyone, it's just that the box was really interesting, and it was kind of fun to purchase something with the intent of learning up on it. I forgot this in a bag and just came across it.

batistuta · Jan 13th, 2007, 05:25

Where did u buy this and whats the name of the company which manufactures this product.

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Casey · Jan 13th, 2007, 05:28

The name of the company is Krishna Enterprises. A more complete title of what is in the box is "Shree Guari Gajanan Aarti Dhoop". It was manufactured in Mumbai.

batistuta · Jan 13th, 2007, 05:34

It seems that you have camphor in the box.Camphor is used to cook,as an insect repellant and also as an antiseptic and if you put camphor in water it can purify water.If you keep camphor in open air it evaporates.
It is mainly used in India for devotional purposes as it catches fire easily.

machadinha · Jan 13th, 2007, 06:58

I think dhoop is just a form of incense. Some googling would suggest this one is made of Himalayan herbs. See http://sachiniti.wordpress.com/2007/...eng-shui-tips/ (on Feng Shui btw).

I'm not saying this is the final word on it but I'm pretty sure about the dhoop bit. A little further searching suggests the name Dashang has Buddhist and/or Chinese connotations so I guess this might explain the first bit. I don't know if this has anything to do with it, but the Chinese use something called moxa for medicinal purposes (kind of like acupunture or acupressure, but by applying heat instead), I wonder if this could be related to it. Appears to be spread throughout other Asian parts as well.

It's probably just an incense manufacturer telling you about the wonderful myriad uses for their rather middle-of-the-road product though. And btw not to sidestep Batistuta here who may well be spot-on.

Have you looked what's in the box yet?

AvidTrekker · Jan 13th, 2007, 17:33

dasha + anga + dhuupa = dashaanga dhuupa

ten + parts = ten-constituent dhuupa.

The term dhuupa is used for all substances which give off fragrant or medicinal [or both] smoke when burnt. Mostly but not always these are for use during ritual worship [agarbatti sticks or incense sticks are made from such substances][example of non worship use... women used to dry their long hair using specific dhuupa... its a very gentle drier and an excellent conditioner. In the days when they had the time. Now of course its not done except maybe during pre-marital beautification.]

As of now i dont know all ten constituents of the dhuupa as we buy the readymade dashanga dhoopa [3/4 brands]

I really doubt whether all ten substances are used... coz that would make it very expensive.

It is under the sub forum where the sub title says "bizarre, strange, unexpected". It is not bizarre or strange in India... but yes; it is so from the foreigner viewpoint. Also, it does not happen only in India. Incense is used throughout SE Asia, Japan, Korea, China, etc.

Nick-H · Jan 13th, 2007, 18:35

Aarti Dhoop

Aarti is the offering of fire to the god, as when they hold up the flame and move it in a circle.

...or If I am wrong, AT will soon tell, I hope

Casey · Jan 13th, 2007, 19:00

I only put the question under in this forum because of the Only in India tag, as it was manufactured in India and the drawing on the front is of Ganesh. I didn't really think about the bizarre part. I think I'm a bit strange for carrying this 12r package of an unknown substance halfway around the world for no practical purpose. No offence meant and thanks for your informative reply AT.

It doesn't appear to have any scent at all, but perhaps if it is burnt. I was also curious as it appears to have multiple uses, and the Post Natal period mentioned kind of threw me off! I googled it, and found a picture of the box, but the discussion was regarding the use of hindi images to sell the product, but no information on the product itself.

SANJAY_DEL · Jan 13th, 2007, 19:25

Dhoop is the black clay like stuff made from natural ingrdients. Its rolled up with a thin end which is lit up so that it emits fragrant smoke.
Dhoop is mostly lit at the time of prayers in front of the deity.
It is also used in a yagna, when a "holy" fire is lit, dhoop, ghee(butter) and "havan samagri" made of natural substances is consigned to the flames even as Sanskrit mantras are chanted.

Nick-H · Jan 13th, 2007, 19:27

I'm sure there is many an unknown product, statue, or device brought back from some foreign land by many a person! Not so strange a thing to do

AvidTrekker · Jan 14th, 2007, 21:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

Aarti Dhoop

Aarti is the offering of fire to the god, as when they hold up the flame and move it in a circle.

...or If I am wrong, AT will soon tell, I hope

aaratii is the fire circle as you have described.

dhoop is the fragrant smoke [circle ?!?] generally waved before the diety.

The two are different actions... but if you were referring to a brand of dhoop called aarti dhoop, i wouldn't know.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Casey

It doesn't appear to have any scent at all, but perhaps if it is burnt.

You have to burn it then extinguish the flame... allow it to smoke slowly and langourously... allow the fragrance to permeate...

brenny · Dec 21st, 2007, 22:34

What you have there, man, is Gold Copra (Copra Oro). You burn it on glowing charcoal. Bhoom Shankar!

gautam · Dec 22nd, 2007, 00:36

Casey, can you post the pics of the box, front, back and actual dhoop

Issued in the public interest by IM

camelgirl · Dec 22nd, 2007, 02:04

I bought a small box of "dhoop" and it had about 4, 2 inch long black "logs" which I pinched off a small piece & set it on something burn-proof, lit it like incense (blew it out) and it really smoked up the house. Smelled good too. It had a texture like tar. Huge amount of smoke! I think it could set off a smoke alarm!

machadinha · Dec 22nd, 2007, 02:31

That wouldn't have been dhope, by any chance?

Jan 13th, 2007, 05:02	#1
Casey Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 637	Dashang Dhoop -What is it? So we came home last year with a small box of Dashang Dhoop. We haven't a clue what it is but from the drawings on the box you can light fires with it, cook with it, rub it on your feet, and warm a small wrapped people on it. According to the text, "it emits sweet fragrance in the atmosphere it's fumes check of unhealthy smell and injurious insects. Because of it's Post Natal period its ointment can be prepared at home". I hope I don't offend anyone, it's just that the box was really interesting, and it was kind of fun to purchase something with the intent of learning up on it. I forgot this in a bag and just came across it.

Jan 13th, 2007, 06:58	#5
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,553	I think dhoop is just a form of incense. Some googling would suggest this one is made of Himalayan herbs. See http://sachiniti.wordpress.com/2007/...eng-shui-tips/ (on Feng Shui btw). I'm not saying this is the final word on it but I'm pretty sure about the dhoop bit. A little further searching suggests the name Dashang has Buddhist and/or Chinese connotations so I guess this might explain the first bit. I don't know if this has anything to do with it, but the Chinese use something called moxa for medicinal purposes (kind of like acupunture or acupressure, but by applying heat instead), I wonder if this could be related to it. Appears to be spread throughout other Asian parts as well. It's probably just an incense manufacturer telling you about the wonderful myriad uses for their rather middle-of-the-road product though. And btw not to sidestep Batistuta here who may well be spot-on. Have you looked what's in the box yet? __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

Jan 13th, 2007, 17:33	#6
AvidTrekker Veda Chanting & Mantra Yoga teacher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: body in Mumbai, head in Himalaya Posts: 2,784	dashang dhoop dasha + anga + dhuupa = dashaanga dhuupa ten + parts = ten-constituent dhuupa. The term *dhuupa* is used for all substances which give off fragrant or medicinal [or both] smoke when burnt. Mostly but not always these are for use during ritual worship [agarbatti sticks or incense sticks are made from such substances][example of non worship use... women used to dry their long hair using specific dhuupa... its a very gentle drier and an excellent conditioner. In the days when they had the time. Now of course its not done except maybe during pre-marital beautification.] As of now i dont know all ten constituents of the dhuupa as we buy the readymade dashanga dhoopa [3/4 brands] I really doubt whether all ten substances are used... coz that would make it very expensive. It is under the sub forum where the sub title says "bizarre, strange, unexpected". It is not bizarre or strange in India... but yes; it is so from the foreigner viewpoint. Also, it does not happen only in India. Incense is used throughout SE Asia, Japan, Korea, China, etc. __________________ The Universe is an ellipsoid?... or a Spheroid?? If the sphere smiles... it becomes an ellipse. This IS Creation.

Jan 13th, 2007, 18:35	#7
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,822	Aarti Dhoop Aarti is the offering of fire to the god, as when they hold up the flame and move it in a circle. ...or If I am wrong, AT will soon tell, I hope __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Dec 22nd, 2007, 00:36	#13
gautam Super Mode Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chandigarh - Blore NON-STOP Posts: 708	Casey, can you post the pics of the box, front, back and actual dhoop Issued in the public interest by IM __________________ "Your thoughts could be your prison" My pics on flickr Kerela backwaters - by beach

Jan 13th, 2007, 05:25	#2
batistuta Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,729	Where did u buy this and whats the name of the company which manufactures this product. .

Jan 13th, 2007, 05:28	#3
Casey Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 637	The name of the company is Krishna Enterprises. A more complete title of what is in the box is "Shree Guari Gajanan Aarti Dhoop". It was manufactured in Mumbai.

Jan 13th, 2007, 05:34	#4
batistuta Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,729	It seems that you have camphor in the box.Camphor is used to cook,as an insect repellant and also as an antiseptic and if you put camphor in water it can purify water.If you keep camphor in open air it evaporates. It is mainly used in India for devotional purposes as it catches fire easily.

Jan 13th, 2007, 19:00	#8
Casey Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 637	I only put the question under in this forum because of the Only in India tag, as it was manufactured in India and the drawing on the front is of Ganesh. I didn't really think about the bizarre part. I think I'm a bit strange for carrying this 12r package of an unknown substance halfway around the world for no practical purpose. No offence meant and thanks for your informative reply AT. It doesn't appear to have any scent at all, but perhaps if it is burnt. I was also curious as it appears to have multiple uses, and the Post Natal period mentioned kind of threw me off! I googled it, and found a picture of the box, but the discussion was regarding the use of hindi images to sell the product, but no information on the product itself.

Jan 13th, 2007, 19:25	#9
SANJAY_DEL Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA Posts: 1,351	Dhoop is the black clay like stuff made from natural ingrdients. Its rolled up with a thin end which is lit up so that it emits fragrant smoke. Dhoop is mostly lit at the time of prayers in front of the deity. It is also used in a yagna, when a "holy" fire is lit, dhoop, ghee(butter) and "havan samagri" made of natural substances is consigned to the flames even as Sanskrit mantras are chanted.

Jan 13th, 2007, 19:27	#10
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,822	I'm sure there is many an unknown product, statue, or device brought back from some foreign land by many a person! Not so strange a thing to do

Dec 21st, 2007, 22:34	#12
brenny Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: london england Posts: 3	What you have there, man, is Gold Copra (Copra Oro). You burn it on glowing charcoal. Bhoom Shankar!

Dec 22nd, 2007, 02:04	#14
camelgirl 10 year Visa okee dokee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Swannanoa NC usa Posts: 1,019	I bought a small box of "dhoop" and it had about 4, 2 inch long black "logs" which I pinched off a small piece & set it on something burn-proof, lit it like incense (blew it out) and it really smoked up the house. Smelled good too. It had a texture like tar. Huge amount of smoke! I think it could set off a smoke alarm! __________________ My selected India photos http://www.indiamike.com/photopost/s...r/7030/cat/500

Dec 22nd, 2007, 02:31	#15
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,553	That wouldn't have been dhope, by any chance?

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