Agarbathi Stand –– Brass

Agarbatti, incense sticks are an essential part of any Hindu offerings during prayers. The ritual or burning incense is incredibly symbolic in Hinduism. Offering Incense sticks has been an ancient practice. Incense sticks burn completely into ashes, yet their fragrance leaves a pleasant and pleasing effect for a long time. There is a spiritual purpose for lighting incense sticks. It is believed that the rings of smoke formed, ascend high into the air to convey our prayers and requests to God as well as to the divine beings.

The aroma of the incense stick has healing power that has a soothing effect on the mind. The calming effect relaxes the mind and helps in performing rituals with better concentration. Good aromas bring in positive energy and positive thoughts, so people light and offer the incense stick to the Divine. Many people also make sure that the incense stick is taken to all the rooms in the house so that all the negative energy goes away and before spreading the aroma into the house they make sure that they offer it to the lord to bring in more positivity. This is one of the Hindu customs which symbolizes morality or excellence