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agarbattis” also known

as “Incense Sticks” are


made from aromatic
plants and essential oils extracted
from plants or animal sources. When
lightened, they release fragrant smoke
which is used in religious activities,
prayers, therapeutic and aesthetic purposes. These have been used since times
immemorial as an integral part of Hindu deity worship In India.
There are about 10,000 agarbatti manufacturing units in the country including tiny,
small and medium, besides another 200 well-established ones having over 50
branded agarbattis. Nearly 12 lakh people are directly or indirectly employed by the
industry.
India is exporting a wide range of agarbattis or incense sticks that have natural,
exotic fragrances extracted from jasmine, sandalwood (chandan) and rose. The
incense sticks are packed in attractive packaging.
The agarbatti industry depends heavily on forest products for raw materials—a
natural advantage since nature has bestowed upon it vast expense of forests.

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