About Us
About Bhavna
Uttarakhand is famous for its ancient temples and beautiful culture which is why it is also known as the ‘Land of the Gods.’ In an innovative effort that reuses waste flowers, Bhavna Dhoop Cones and Incense Sticks help temples further beautify themselves. This process not only helps maintain the spiritual identity of Uttarakhand’s temples but also makes India go green.
Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri Char Dham along with Haridwar and Rishikesh contains the primary collection points for Bhavna Devbhoomi Mandir Pooja Phool Vikree Kendra. Every year millions of devotees are attracted from all over the world to visit these places. But the increased human activities and tourists have taken a toll on environment, the Ganga-river being most sacred of all.
Ganges is called the mother river for a reason, it gives life to India’s culture and millions but the pollution for industrial waste and plastic and flowers are so abundant, it’s claimed from the pouring human waste and flower refuse. People are more concentrated on the industrial and plastic wastes, while the flowers are simply thrown. This type of waste endangers life under water and most importantly, humans especially in Haridwar and Rishikesh.
To mitigate such problem Bhavna Devbhoomi uses the wasted flowers to create Dhoop cones and incense sticks. Moreover, we create job openings and specific workshops targeted at women in the rural areas. Our effort reduces the out-migration from Uttarakhand’s villages while supporting the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Swachh Bharat’ campaigns.
Our Mission
Using the flowers offered in the temples of Uttarakhand alongside other materials, we create incense sticks and hoop cones in a very organic way. Our mission is to empower rural women and reduce the wastage of flowers, so that we all can grow together. In the last 10 months, we have processed 180 tonnes of wasted flower petals into luxury Incense Sticks and dhoop cones.
Our Vision
We strive to be the leading producer of organic dhoop cones and incense sticks from Uttarakhand. Our products showcase the spiritual values and traditions, while also prioritizing quality and sustainability which comes directly from the essence of Uttarakhand.
Late Bhavna Uniyal
Our Inspiration
The Bhavna Devbhoomi Temple Flower Reprocessing Project is inspired by Bhavna Devi Ji’s strong faith and devotion. After losing her husband suddenly, she dedicated her life to prayer and worship. She was deeply worried about unemployment in Uttarakhand and often talked with her son, Vikas Uniyal, about finding solutions.
Inspired by his mother’s values, Vikas Uniyal started making incense sticks and dhoopbattis from temple flowers. He provided jobs to local people, especially women from villages, helping them earn a living. Today, this project supports communities and creates jobs. Vikas Uniyal continues to work hard to make his mother’s dream come true.
Founder
At Bhavna, our journey is deeply personal.
Bhavna founder, Mr. Vikas Uniyal, grew up inspired by his mother, Bhavna, a woman whose life was a perfect blend of spirituality, kindness, and a deep love for nature. Her presence brought warmth to every space, and her devotion to both the divine and the earth left a lasting impression.
After she passed away, Vikas wanted to create something that would keep her spirit alive — something meaningful, sustainable, and filled with love. That dream gave birth to Bhavna — a brand named in her honor.
At Bhavna, we transform sacred temple flowers — often discarded after prayers — into handcrafted incense products. Each product carries not just a fragrance, but a story: of devotion, of respect for nature, and of a son’s everlasting love for his mother.
Mr Vikas Uniyal
Supported By
Khadi India
Nagar Nigam Dehradun
PMEGP
CSIR - CIMAP
