According to Indian Mythology, it is a way of life to evoke the blessings of the Almighty for the victory of good over evil. All evil thoughts and portents had to be driven out and the atmosphere cleared of all evil smells. Thus the habit of burning incense, barks and herbs formed a part of rituals.

Our sages and ancestors have found a well-defined method which they refer to in HAVANA SAMAGRI. A mixture of odoriferous substances described in Havana Samagri was made available as Dhoop mixture. For convenience these mixtures were rolled over a bamboo split, which later came to be known as AGARBATHI.

There are 16 different modes of spiritual and devotional offerings made on special occasions, which are described in the Agama Shastra. Later agarbathies have become a custom which has been passed on from generation to generation as Agarbathi/Incense/Joss/Dhoop Sticks and so on.