Incensing (incense stick burning) is an ancient tradition during different rituals in almost every religion. Earlier, it was used explicitly for divine purposes only. However, with the advancement of time, it is being used for secondary purposes, such as air fresheners and insect repellant. Incense sticks burning hold an important place in Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, and Islam. All religions have their own belief behind the usage of incense sticks. Peoples from different countries, use incense of different sizes and flavors at various occasions. The tradition of incensing and incense stick burning is not new to our society. Peoples are using incense sticks since ancient times on different occasions in different forms. The passing time has brought various changes in the ingredients, functionality, manufacturing, and burning methods of the incense sticks. Today, the incense sticks are not only limited to fragrance purposes but also used as air fresheners and insect repellants. All religions have their own beliefs for the usage of incense sticks.
