Incense material is burnt in front of deities as per the Hindu rituals. When burnt, it spreads fragrance creating holy atmosphere. The incense material, known as Dhupa, purifies the ambience for the deities. The ritual is included in the sixteen steps of worship. Burning Dhupa is included in the regular as well as occasional worship of deities.Agarabatti is the miniature and handy version of Dhupa. It is long stick which has coating of Dhupa. There is no need of utensil to burn such Dhupa. It is very commonly used and an easier alternative to burning Dhupa in daily worship.India has a rich tradition of using incense in many social and religious occasions since time immemorial. Incense sticks, also known as agarbathi(or agarbatti derived from Sanskrit word Agaravarthi, gara = odor, agar = aroma, varthi = wound ) and joss sticks, in which an incense paste is rolled or moulded around a bamboo stick, is one of the main forms of incense in India. The bamboo method originated in India, and is distinct from the Nepal/Tibet and Japanese methods of stick making in which a bamboo stick is not used. Though the method is also used in the west, particularly in America, it is strongly associated with India. Other main forms of incense are cones and logs and Benzoin resin ( In Sanskrit Saambraani), which are incense paste formed into pyramid shapes or log shapes, and then dried. Use Incense To practice yoga To meditate. To unwind To encourage emotional release. To deepen spirituality. To get inspired. To revamp your routine To heighten awareness. To nurturing a sense of self. To heal To soothe. To get it on.
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