![]() ![]() ![]() Incense is burned both to create pleasing aromas and a medicinal tool, which is considered the first phase of Ayurveda and was assimilated into the religious practices of early Hinduism. Incense is also mentioned in the Vedas.Ghee, clarified butter made from cow's milk, is a sacred requirement in Vedic yajña and homa (fire sacrifices).Charu is the name of a sweet porridge-like foodstuff used as an offering in Yajnas.Camphor, an aromatic solid, is widely used in Hindu religious ceremonies, burned to make a holy flame.Alta or Mahawar is a red dye which women in (North) India apply with cotton on the border of their feet during marriages and religious festivals. ![]() It is valued in many cultures for its distinctive fragrance. Agarwood or oud, resinous heartwood of certain trees, is mentioned in the Vedas.For more information, see the linked articles. This is a list of materials with religious significance in Hinduism. ![]()
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