AGARBATTI OR DHOOPA ?

"Shodasa Upachar" describes a 16-step process for performing pooja rituals. Offering Dhoopa, not Agarbatti, is one of the steps, To make things easier and more convenient, we invented the Agarbatti concept in the early 19th century.

It is even scientifically proven that incense sticks contain certain chemical compounds that cause negative energy to be released inside the home.

Attempting to add aroma, manufacturers use Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons within incense sticks, which may cause asthma, cancer, headaches, and coughs.

Burning bamboo is considered inauspicious by Sanatana Dharma; it results in the burden of 'Pitru Dosh'. None of the shastras or Puranas mention burning agarbatti other than 'dhoop'; in fact, bamboo sticks, the most common Agarbatti, are not mentioned.

Thus, we must use only dhoopa without sticks. It is not a good idea to use AGARBATTI.

Dhoopa is made from tree sap, which is gathered and processed to prepare good-quality Dhoopa. The sap of Sandal, Sarala, Sala, Kalaguru, Nameru, pine, Khadira, Parijata, etc is used for making Dhoopa.

Burning incense in this manner symbolizes the transformation of all physical matter into spirit, and the desire to remain protected from unseen forces. Sadhus burn dhoopa as a gesture to Agni, the God of Fire.

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