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  2. Religious use of incense - Wikipedia

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    Incense stand used by Hindus to worship gods. Incense in India has been used since 3,600 BC. [11] [12] The use of incense is a traditional and ubiquitous practice in almost all pujas, prayers, and other forms of worship.

  3. Incense in India - Wikipedia

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    Incense being sold in a market in Bangalore. India is the world's main incense producing country, [1] [2] and is also a major exporter to other countries. [3] In India, incense sticks are called Agarbatti (Agar: from Dravidian [4] [5] Tamil அகில் (agil), அகிர் (agir), [6] Sanskrit varti, meaning "stick". [7]

  4. List of materials used in Hinduism - Wikipedia

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    Camphor, an aromatic solid, is widely used in Hindu religious ceremonies, burned to make a holy flame. Charu is the name of a sweet porridge-like foodstuff used as an offering in Yajnas. Ghee, clarified butter made from cow's milk, is a sacred requirement in Vedic yajña and homa (fire sacrifices). Incense is also mentioned in the Vedas.

  5. Censer - Wikipedia

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    A censer, incense burner, perfume burner or pastille burner is a vessel made for burning incense or perfume in some solid form. They vary greatly in size, form, and material of construction, and have been in use since ancient times throughout the world.

  6. Incense - Wikipedia

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    Burning incense at the Longhua Temple Smoke from incense stick. Incense is an aromatic biotic material that releases fragrant smoke when burnt. The term is used for either the material or the aroma. [1] Incense is used for aesthetic reasons, religious worship, aromatherapy, meditation, and ceremonial reasons.

  7. Puja (Hinduism) - Wikipedia

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    Hindu puja thali. A quick puja has the same structure as acts people would ordinarily perform for a quick reception, hospitality and affectionate interaction with a beloved guest. First the deity is greeted, acknowledged by name and welcomed, sometimes with a diya or lighted incense stick.

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