1. Store Your Incense the Right Way

Proper storage ensures that your incense retains its natural aroma for a long time. Here’s how you can do it right:

• Keep away from moisture: Store incense sticks in a dry, airtight container to protect them from humidity. Moisture can dull their fragrance and make them burn unevenly.
• Avoid direct sunlight: Heat can alter the natural oils and essence in the incense. Always store them in a cool, dark place.
• Separate fragrances: If you own multiple varieties of agarbatti, store them separately. This prevents fragrances from mixing and helps each aroma stay pure and distinct.
• Use wooden or metal boxes: These are ideal for preserving freshness and traditional charm.

💡 Tip: Arvisom’s handcrafted agarbattis come in carefully sealed packaging to maintain their original scent and purity until you’re ready to light them.

🕉️ 2. Choosing the Right Incense for the Moment

Every fragrance sets a different tone and energy. Choosing the right incense for the right occasion enhances your experience:

• Sandalwood: Ideal for meditation, grounding, and calming the mind.
• Rose or Jasmine: Perfect for love, devotion, and uplifting the heart.
• Lavender or Lemongrass: Refreshes and energizes your surroundings.
• Frankincense: Traditionally used for prayer, purification, and focus.

🌼 Arvisom offers a wide range of incense sticks crafted with pure essential oils — each designed to balance your mood and environment.

🔥 3. The Right Way to Light and Burn Incense

Burning incense may seem simple, but following a few steps ensures both safety and effectiveness:

1. Hold the incense stick at the uncoated end.
2. Light the coated tip until it glows with a small flame.
3. Gently blow out the flame — allowing the ember to release fragrant smoke.
4. Place it in a heat-resistant holder on a flat surface away from wind or flammable items.

Always let the smoke flow freely, and never leave burning incense unattended.

🪔 4. Practicing Respectful Incense Etiquette

In many cultures, incense symbolizes purity, spirituality, and gratitude. Here’s how to practice incense etiquette with mindfulness:

• Light incense with intention — whether for prayer, relaxation, or energy cleansing.
• Avoid blowing out incense with your mouth; instead, fan it gently with your hand.
• When offering incense in a puja or meditation, do so with a clean heart and space.
• Dispose of ashes respectfully — they can even be sprinkled in plants as natural minerals.

🌿 5. Refreshing Your Space with Care

Too much fragrance can overwhelm rather than soothe. To keep the aroma balanced:

• Burn only one or two sticks at a time in a medium-sized room.
• Allow a few minutes for the scent to settle before adding another.

Pair incense with open windows or light ventilation to let the aroma blend naturally.