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Both come from cow dung, but they serve different purposes. Cow dung cakes (uple/kande) are a fuel for the havan fire; chhana tikki is a prepared dhoop — pressed cakes of dung plus gugal and camphor that burn as a fragrant offering.
Cow dung cakes (uple): the fuel
Dried cow dung cakes are the traditional fuel that keeps a havan kund burning. They are not fragranced — their job is a steady, sacred flame.
Chhana tikki: the fragrant dhoop
Chhana tikki blends cow dung with gugal, Bhimseni Kapoor and herbs, pressed into small tikkis that burn like a daily micro-yagya. Try Surbhika’s Gugal Chhana Tikki or Navgrah Chhana Tikki.
Which do you need?
For a full havan, you may use both — cakes as fuel and tikki/samagri as the fragrant offering. For daily home pooja, chhana tikki alone is enough. See the Chhana Tikki range.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between cow dung cakes and chhana tikki?
Cow dung cakes (uple) are unscented fuel for the havan fire, while chhana tikki is a prepared dhoop of dung, gugal and camphor that burns as a fragrant offering.
Is chhana tikki the same as a cow dung cake?
No. Chhana tikki is a fragranced dhoop tikki, whereas a cow dung cake is plain dried dung used as fuel.
What is chhana tikki used for?
It is burned like a daily micro-yagya for pooja, to fragrance and purify the home.
Do I need cow dung cakes for a home havan?
For a traditional havan kund, dung cakes help sustain the fire; for simple daily pooja, chhana tikki alone works.
Is Surbhika chhana tikki charcoal-free?
Yes - it is made from cow dung, gugal, Bhimseni Kapoor and herbs, with no charcoal.
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