Do you like incense sticks? Do you light them often?

@sreekutty (1051)
India
August 20, 2012 9:30am CST
I like incense sticks known as agarbatti in India. It helps to relax the mind during prayer. Indians light the sticks during prayers in morning, evening and during special prayer occasions called pujas. Do you like it and do you light it too?
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10 responses
• India
21 Aug 12
I am also fond of agarbatti. I use it daily in morning while doing puja after taking the morning bath. Though I don't like all the scents that are available in market. I have few particular selected brands that I keep on buying and using one by one.
@sreekutty (1051)
• India
23 Aug 12
can you please name the brands and scent, i would like to try it.
@sreekutty (1051)
• India
24 Aug 12
thanks yes I have also bought these and I also like satya sai nag champa, thanks for taking the time to answer.
• India
23 Aug 12
Incense Stick - Some of my favorite Incense Sticks
There are quite a few Agarbatti that I am fond of. I have listed the name of the Agarbatti, they are as follows: Padmini Dhoop Sticks Cycle 3in1 Bharat Vasi Mist Mangaldeep There is one more favorite of mine that is sold only in Ramkrishna Mission, but as of now I am unable to remember the name.
• Southend-On-Sea, England
22 Aug 12
I use them a lot and my favourites are the Nag Champa ones which I can buy in some shops in the Bengali area of London, or at the annual Mind Body Spirit Festival, also in London. I've always loved the smell of incense sticks ever since I was a teenager, and that was a long, long, long time ago.
@sreekutty (1051)
• India
23 Aug 12
wow, my favorite brand too. I am glad that you them there.
@sreekutty (1051)
• India
23 Aug 12
that would be get them there
@mayka123 (16582)
• India
20 Aug 12
There was a time when I was using the incense sticks everyday. But for some reason it stopped. I dont use them at home any more but I like them a lot.
@mayka123 (16582)
• India
20 Aug 12
Yes I should try out the new ones available in the market now.
@sreekutty (1051)
• India
20 Aug 12
try new smells, you might like it.
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@oindy54 (3445)
• India
21 Aug 12
Hi, I am in India and from my childhood I have been taught to offer my prayers to God after lighting an incense stick and showing it round. I feel a lot of peace of mind when I get the smell of the incense coming out. I feel my worship is complete. I light it everyday after a bath.
@sreekutty (1051)
• India
21 Aug 12
yeah thats good to hear. Even I light them after bath and during prayer.
• India
21 Aug 12
The incense sticks make the entire religious ambiance more pious and holy. It only gives a wonderful fragrance but also makes you feel calm and tranquil. I used to light incense sticks whenever I would pray. It made me feel good.
@sreekutty (1051)
• India
21 Aug 12
yes dear, it helps in praying properly.
21 Aug 12
I am an Indian too. The first thing that I do after having bath is light the diya near the god and light the holy incense sticks. This I do daily.
@sreekutty (1051)
• India
21 Aug 12
good habit dear try reciting vishnu sahasranamam for increased earnings.
@stealthy (8181)
• United States
20 Aug 12
I have never tried it and I am not likely to because of my allergies and my keen sense of smell. I can't tolerate most things that have a fragrance even if they don't bother my allergies. This includes scented candles, most soaps that have a fragrance.
@sreekutty (1051)
• India
20 Aug 12
yeah I know, my father in law has asthma, so he cant stand the smell of incense or perfume.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
20 Aug 12
I used to light incense and had incense burners but I don't have that anymore nor do I light incense anymore. I emember how great it smelled and how it made me feel great as well because the smell was very aromatherpuetic.
@sreekutty (1051)
• India
20 Aug 12
yeah right word- aroma therapeutic
@simonelee (2715)
• China
21 Aug 12
Yes, I do love the scents. I always have one in my room, it makes my muscles relax. I use it every time i stay long inside my room. I do also have candles and oil scents. I copied the ambiance of a spa. In that way i feel relax at night.
@sreekutty (1051)
• India
21 Aug 12
nice to hear that dear.
• Malaysia
20 Aug 12
Hi sreekutty, i loves incense alot. Here they are used largely in spas. I will normally buy it three boxes at once. My favourite are Jasmine, roses, vanilla,ocean breeze, apple and many more. For me i burn the incense in the early morning, evening and at night, i also burnt it when i have my shower in the bathtub. If i am not mistaken buy inhaling the aroma can be therapeutic.
@sreekutty (1051)
• India
20 Aug 12
wow, that's a great idea. Incense during bath can be refreshing, thanks dear