Agarbattis, also known as incense sticks, have been a part of various cultures for centuries. Since ancient times, people have been burning agarbattis with the belief to appease gods, ward off demons, and to cover offensive odors. This tradition has traveled to different parts of Asia, such as China, Japan, and Far East Asiam. This agarbatti burning is now a daily ritual in Asian nations, including India, China, Thailand, and Taiwan. The believed advantages of lighting agarbattis are it purifies air around us and wards off bad energy, it works well as an organic bug repellent and the scent paradoxically uplifts, relaxes, and calms the mood.
The other variation for this purpose is sambhrani and dhoop. The word Agarbatti means agar (wood) and batti (light). Agarbatti is usually made of mostly natural materials. The conventional make up of agarbattis includes a bamboo stick, specific herbs…
