| It is omni present - be it a Hindu temple, Buddhist | | | | Traditionally incense sticks were made from a |
| monastery, Bob Dylan concerts, The Grateful Dead | | | | sandalwood base. Earlier, a variety of flower oils - |
| and more recently The Black Crowes performance. | | | | including that from the flower of the Champac tree |
| Genuine Nag Champa uplifts the mood and causes a | | | | were added to the base. But today, incense sticks are |
| spiritual alteration. The subtle power of fragrances | | | | made from fine essential oils, fragrant herbs, powders |
| creates an aromatic ambiance and balances and | | | | and resins. Interestingly, every monastery has its own |
| harmonizes the body. Burning of incense sticks helps | | | | secret formula. Nowadays, when markets are being |
| to eradicate negative energy and instills in the mind an | | | | flooded with hundreds of incense stick manufacturers |
| optimistic belief. | | | | it is difficult to make a proper choice. |