Handmade art candles, poured at home in Pune. Half of every profit goes to the animals around us.
of our profits go to animals.Every candle you buy helps feed and care for animals in our local community and supports animal welfare NGOs in Pune.
Where your money goes
Your candle purchases turn into food, supplies and care. Here's a recent drop of dog and cat food at Saahas for Animals, a shelter in Pune that runs only on donations.
You can donate straight to Saahas for Animals Foundation using their UPI or bank details. Please check their Instagram for the latest details before sending.
Visit @saahasforpuneNew this year
Lotus ponds, blooms and festive votives, handmade for Diwali. Prices are shared on WhatsApp for now. Tap any candle to see it bigger.
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Beautiful to look at, gentle to burn.
Premium beeswax, soy wax and coconut wax. Authentic raw materials only.
We only use pure essential oils made for candles, never cheap fillers.
Coconut wax candles suit people who are allergic to fragrance oils or prefer to avoid them.
A clean flame that won't blacken your walls or your glass.
Love the look but not the scent? Ask for a completely unscented candle.
Every petal and leaf is poured and finished by hand, one candle at a time.
Burn.Enjoy.Reuse.
We hate waste. Around 90% of our containers are made to live a second life in your home once the candle is done: as a planter, a storage jar, a dessert bowl or a pen stand.
That's why we pick sturdy, good-quality containers:
Candle care
A few simple steps for a clean, even burn and the best scent.
Before every burn, trim cotton wicks to about 5 mm and wooden wicks to about 3 mm. A long wick smokes and burns unevenly.
Let the melted wax reach the edges, about 1 hour for every 2.5 cm of width. This stops tunnelling.
On multi-wick candles, light every wick so the wax melts evenly.
Fragrance comes from the melted pool, so it builds after 30 to 60 minutes.
A small candle suits a bedroom or bathroom. Big rooms, open windows, fans or AC can make the scent hard to notice.
Burn for up to 3 to 4 hours at a time, then let it cool fully before relighting.
Soy and coconut wax can form a white, crystal-like layer. It is natural and does not affect the burn or scent.
Put the candle out for good when about 1 cm of wax is left.
Please read before lighting.
Put it out before you sleep or leave the room.
Some candles look like drinks or desserts and are not edible. Some essential oils can harm cats and dogs, so keep them out while it is lit.
Keep it on a heat-safe surface, away from curtains, paper and anything that can catch fire.
Do not touch or move glass, brass, ceramic or tin while lit or until cool. In coconut shells, never let the flame reach the shell edge.
Take out dried flowers, fruit, shells or crystals near the wick before lighting.
Use a snuffer or dip the wick. Never use water.
Jar candles are made with coconut and soy wax. Sculpted flowers, Buddhas and shells contain some paraffin wax so they hold their shape.
Finished your candle? Order a sand wax refill pack from us separately. It comes with a wick: pour the wax granules into your jar, place the wick and light it again.
Order a refill on WhatsAppTwo ways to get something back from Luminara.
Like and follow @luminara.art.candles8 on Instagram. One winner is picked every week and wins a cash prize.
Do you feed the animals in your community? Ask for a special discount. Just share your feeding routine and your area or building when you order.
Ask about the discountThe weekly prize is run by Luminara Art Candles and is not sponsored by or associated with Instagram.
Need something for Diwali, a wedding, a birthday or a thank-you? We make gift packs and personalised candles in your choice of colours, scent or zero fragrance. Send a WhatsApp message and we'll plan it together.
Order on WhatsAppI pour candles at home in Pune, with three cats, Kaju, Kiki and Kanha, keeping a close eye on every batch. I've always fed the strays in my neighbourhood, and they're a big part of why Luminara exists.
Luminara brings those two loves together. I make each candle by hand, in small batches, with materials I'd happily use in my own home. Then half of the profit goes straight back to the animals, through local feeding and animal welfare NGOs in Pune.
Asha Kuntal
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