Why do we use agarbatti in temples?
Agarbatti is often used for a wide range of ceremonial purposes. First, incense is believed to create a magical atmosphere appropriate for the invocation (or inviting) of deities and spirits often present around the Pagan altar. Second, burning incense is believed to release the large amount of energy stored within natural incense sticks so that it can be used for magical purposes
Agarbatti is a traditional Hindu incense burned in temple rituals and household worship. It’s made from natural materials such as camphor, jasmine, sandalwood and musk. In addition, agarbatti burns longer than regular incense. Traditionally made by hand, today agarbatti can be purchased at stores or made at home with a stove and a bowl. Hindus typically burn agarbatti to sanctify spaces, objects and people. They also use agarbatti to promote wisdom, inspiration and meditation.
Agarbatti has a pleasant smell that many people find calming and soothing. Typically made out of natural materials such as natural flowers, jasmine, sandalwood, musk and camphor, agarbatti is used in religious ceremonies to worship gods. In addition, Hindus typically burn agarbatti to sanctify spaces, objects and people. They also burn it during festivals to glorify sacred literature like the Kalidasa play Shakuntala.
Hindus typically burn an agarbattii ix to sanctify quarters or places where important events occur. For example, a Hindu family living in an apartment would light an agarbatti for their home’s deity. In addition, they would light one for their temple’s deity area as well as their temple itself. Temple priests typically make the religious fires they burn in their temples during festivals; they do this by hand but with plenty of practice. In addition, the temple’s kitchen would typically burn agarbatti during festivals to cook food for attendees.
Agarbatti is used in Hinduism to keep the gods happy and to maintain cosmic equilibrium. As such, it has spiritual significance for Hindus as well as anyone else who values spirituality in their culture. Additionally, certain agarbatti rituals and customs help Hindus keep a close relationship with nature. For example, some people light agarbatti during nature restoration projects such as planting trees or restoring soil layers. They do this to acknowledge the natural processes taking place and acknowledge their part in these processes- a metaphor for keeping a good relationship with nature.
When Hindus light agarbatti, they acknowledge the spiritual essence of fire and the spiritual essence of life itself. They also use it to maintain a close relationship with nature so that they can live in harmony with both human beings and natural phenomena like plants and trees.
