Janak 555, Maharshi or Chakra Muladhara: which agarbatti should you choose?
by Janak Perfumers on Oct 28, 2026
If you've shopped with us before, you've probably met at least one of these three. Janak 555, Janak Maharshi and Chakra Muladhara are the agarbatti our customers search for most. They are all made by Janak Perfumers in Rajkot, but they smell different and come in different packs. Here's how to choose.
At a glance
| Janak 555 | Janak Maharshi | Chakra Muladhara | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fragrance notes (from the product page) | sandalwood, rose and jasmine; powdery, woody and floral | cedarwood, sandalwood and patchouli | woody and floral |
| Character | soft, powdery-floral everyday fragrance | warm and woody | premium woody-floral |
| Packs on our store | 50g · 250g | 50g · 250g · 10 sticks | 25 sticks |
| Approximate burn time (as stated on the product page) | not stated | 45–60 minutes per stick (250g pack) | about 45 minutes |
| Best for | daily pooja at home, the whole family | daily pooja and meditation, longer sittings | special poojas, festivals, gifting |
Burn time always varies with the room, draught and how the stick is lit.
Janak 555: the everyday family fragrance
Janak 555 brings together powdery, woody and floral notes, with sandalwood, rose and jasmine. It's the fragrance many homes light every morning, which is why it comes in a large 250g family pack as well as a 50g pack to try. - Choose it if you want one fragrance for daily use that everyone in the house likes. - Pack tip: if you light agarbatti every day, the 250g pack is the better value per gram; compare in our pack-size guide. → Janak 555 Incense Sticks 250g · Janak 555 Incense Sticks 50g
Janak Maharshi: warm and woody
Maharshi combines cedarwood, sandalwood and patchouli. It is a deeper, warmer fragrance than 555, and customers often choose it for meditation as well as pooja. - Choose it if you prefer woody fragrances to floral ones. - Packs: 250g family pack, 50g, and a 10-stick pack (Janak Maharshi Incense Sticks – 10 Sticks). → Janak Maharshi Incense Sticks (250g) · Janak Maharshi Incense Sticks (50g) · Janak Maharshi Incense Sticks – 10 Sticks
Chakra Muladhara: for special occasions
Chakra Muladhara Premium Incense Sticks are part of our Signature Incense Collection, with woody and floral notes, in a box of 25 sticks. Many customers keep it for festivals, special poojas and gifting rather than every day. - Choose it for Diwali, a griha pravesh, or as a gift. → Chakra Muladhara Premium Incense Sticks
Can't decide? Try all three
The Muladhara 25 Sticks & Maharshi (50gm) & 555 (50gm) Incense Sticks Combo has Chakra Muladhara (25 sticks), Janak Maharshi (50gm) and Janak 555 (50gm) in one pack, so you can find your family's favourite before buying a 250g pack. → See the combo
Already know you love 555? Our most-reviewed combo pairs it with Keshar Chandan: Keshar Chandan (250gm) & 555 (250gm) Incense Sticks Combo with Jumbo Pouch, two 250 g family packs plus a free Jumbo pouch. → See the Keshar Chandan & 555 combo
Three quick questions to help you choose
- Do you light agarbatti every day? Start with Janak 555 or Janak Maharshi in the 250g pack.
- Floral or woody? Floral and powdery: 555. Woody and warm: Maharshi. A bit of both, for a special day: Chakra Muladhara.
- Is it a gift? Chakra Muladhara, or the three-in-one combo.
Use every agarbatti safely
Place the stick in a suitable holder on a stable, heat-resistant surface that catches the ash. Light the tip, gently put out the flame and let it smoulder. Use it in a well-ventilated space, away from children, pets and anything that can catch fire, and never leave burning incense unattended.
Want to explore more fragrances? See all our incense sticks or read how to choose incense sticks.
