16-08-2017, 11:06 AM
Agarbatti are an integral part of any Hindu ritual. During rituals, an incense stick is lit to eliminate unpleasant odors in the air. It creates the perfect setting for an auspicious ritual filling the air with a pleasant smell. By releasing the smoke, they also act as organic disinfectants that expel insects.
It has some psychological benefits. The aroma of incense stick has healing power that has a calming effect on the mind. The soothing effect relaxes the mind and helps to perform rituals with better concentration. The prayer offered with a quiet mind acts as a process of meditation.
Incense has its own spiritual meaning. The incense stick burns completely in ashes and still fills the air with a pleasant smell. This ritual basically denotes the human virtue of sacrificing oneself for society. Sticks are used as air fresheners during normal days as well as an integral part of all Hindu ceremonies.