Vastu Shastra : Hinduism has many rules in place. Nowadays, people have started using incense sticks extensively, but it is considered prohibited in the scriptures. Did you know that burning incense sticks is not considered auspicious at all; instead, burning incense is recommended.

Vastu Shastra: Incense sticks are made from bamboo wood.

Agarbatti is made from bamboo wood and burning it is considered inauspicious because according to the scriptures, burning bamboo agarbatti brings poverty in the house or the person may have to face many types of problems. There is no mention of agarbatti in any of the puja rituals mentioned in the scriptures, only dhoopbatti is mentioned everywhere.

Learn why burning incense sticks is considered inauspicious.

According to Hindu beliefs, bamboo is used for wedding mandaps, and bamboo is also worshipped during sacred thread ceremonies, tonsures, and other ceremonies. Therefore, burning it is considered inauspicious. Furthermore, after a death, a bier is also made from bamboo, and bamboo is not burned after cremation.

For this reason, the scriptures prohibit the use of incense sticks during worship. Dhoop sticks should be used instead of incense sticks.

Learn what scientists think about incense sticks.

Scientifically, incense sticks should not be used during worship. Scientifically, incense sticks are made from bamboo and chemicals. To create fragrance, the wick is coated with chemicals, which makes the smoke harmful after burning and can cause a variety of health problems.