Jayakumar Agarbathies

Incense is not only meant to symbolize an occasion or an important event, but also used to lend Fragrance to the air we breathe. Inhaling the fragrance emitted by the incense, induces a state of mind conducive for the physical and mental well being. At JK incense is prepared not only with the use of odoriferous roots capable of emitting a pleasant aroma, but also roots and herbs which have ayurvedic and medicinal properties. Volatile oils, an essential part of the raw materials used in the manufacture of incense destroys the bacteria in the air. The incense sticks pleasing aroma also smoothen the nerve and renders congenial atmosphere.

The history of incense is a chronicle of pleasure. In an ancient Indian Sanskrit script, there are many beautiful descriptions of festive occasions when incense was burned in the homes and streets, delighting the residents of the city at every step. Chinese discovered Musk, which is almost as popular today as it once was throughout the ancient Chinese empires. Chinese custom to burn incense later followed in western European culture.

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