When you see an 'Incense Sticks' the first thing comes in your mind is a Temple or a Temple in a House. That is much Obivious , Because for the last several generations we had used Incense Sticks as a fragrant object to be burnt in the temple or house. In fact the history of 'Incense Sticks' is very old, As it has a spiritual side and a classical special Ayurvedic side also.
The oldest source of information that also mentions incense is the 'Vedas'. Especially the 'Atharva Veda' and the 'Rig Veda'. These Vedas set a method of making incense. In that they had given a detailed description of the effects of when to use it, how to use it, and why to use it. Incense is also mentioned in great religious texts such as 'The Quran' and 'The Bible'. Incense is one of the gifts which was received by baby Jesus. (Gold and smell).
In the past, incense was used to remove odors from the air and create a happy, serene and peaceful atmosphere. Some of the special elements in the incense not only keep the environment warm but also keep away pests like mosquitoes and flies. Therefore, sages and saints used to burn incense for concentration during their worship or Dhyan. That is one of the reason of burning incense became an important part of daily worship in Hinduism. Burning incense to one's favorite deity was seen as a way to show one's respect for them, and the ashes created from it were seen as a symbol of one's own sacrifice for others.
It is also reported that certain types of incense were found in the balm ingredients used for the mummification of the Egyptians. It is said that they were burned in temples to communicate with the gods. In Japan, incense is used to develop the art of smelling in Kôdô and they “hear” incense seasonally. For Tibetan monks, incense is an integral part of the practice of meditation.
Incense Sticks, which is used in day-to-day life, but still it seems simple, and different effects in different cultures. We will learn about the history of Incense Sticks, Incense Sticks making and its various wonderful uses in coming artical
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