Smoked charcoal is a proven companion for smoking rituals. The Golden Temple coals ignite very easily and effortlessly. Use appropriate smoking tongs to hold the charcoal and hold it over a candle flame or match. It starts to crackle quickly. Then place the crackling charcoal on smoking sand or a ceramic bowl, metal sieve or plate on your incense burner. Never on glass, it would shatter due to the heat! As soon as the coal stops crackling and sparking, incense can be used sparingly. The wonderful smoke and aroma of the chosen incense can now let your ritual develop and work in peace. Enjoy these quiet moments, cleansing, precious and strong, each according to their needs, away from everyday life. It'll do you good. If necessary, incense can be added when the “old” - in fact in the literal sense - has been burned.