Agarbattis are incense sticks made from aromatic plants and essential oils that release fragrant smoke when lit, and have traditionally been used in religious ceremonies and prayers in India. India has over 10,000 agarbatti manufacturing units employing around 12 lakh people directly or indirectly. The industry exports a variety of incense sticks with natural fragrances extracted from plants and packed attractively, and relies on forest products as raw materials since India has vast forest reserves.
Agarbattis are incense sticks made from aromatic plants and essential oils that release fragrant smoke when lit, and have traditionally been used in religious ceremonies and prayers in India. India has over 10,000 agarbatti manufacturing units employing around 12 lakh people directly or indirectly. The industry exports a variety of incense sticks with natural fragrances extracted from plants and packed attractively, and relies on forest products as raw materials since India has vast forest reserves.
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Agarbattis are incense sticks made from aromatic plants and essential oils that release fragrant smoke when lit, and have traditionally been used in religious ceremonies and prayers in India. India has over 10,000 agarbatti manufacturing units employing around 12 lakh people directly or indirectly. The industry exports a variety of incense sticks with natural fragrances extracted from plants and packed attractively, and relies on forest products as raw materials since India has vast forest reserves.
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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.