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Incense In India
India is the world's main incense producing country, and is also a major exporter to other countries. In India, incense sticks are called Agarbatti (''Agar-wood'': from Dravidian Tamil agil, agir, Sanskrit , meaning "stick". An older term ''"Dhūpavarti"'' is more commonly used in ancient and medieval texts which encompasses various types of stick incense recipes. Incense is part of the cottage industry in India and important part of many religions in the region since ancient times. The method of incense making with a bamboo stick as a core originated in India at the end of the 19th century, largely replacing the rolled, extruded or shaped method which is still used in India for ''dhoop''. '' Dhūpa'' (incense) and ''gandhā'' (perfumes) are two of five accessories of religious worship in Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism; others being ''puṣpa'' (flowers), ''dīpa'' (lamp) and ''nivedya'' (food). Worshipping deities with these five accessories is generally considered as a way for a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Incense Sticks In Bangalore
Incense is an aromatic biotic material that releases fragrant smoke when burnt. The term is used for either the material or the aroma. Incense is used for aesthetic reasons, religious worship, aromatherapy, meditation, and ceremonial reasons. It may also be used as a simple deodorant or insect repellent. Incense is composed of aromatic plant materials, often combined with essential oils. The forms taken by incense differ with the underlying culture, and have changed with advances in technology and increasing number of uses. Incense can generally be separated into two main types: "indirect-burning" and "direct-burning." Indirect-burning incense (or "non-combustible incense") is not capable of burning on its own, and requires a separate heat source. Direct-burning incense (or "combustible incense") is lit directly by a flame and then fanned or blown out, leaving a glowing ember that smoulders and releases a smoky fragrance. Direct-burning incense is either a paste formed around a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
