Incense is a preparation of aromatic organic materials, intended to release fragrant smoke when burned. Being an article familiar to humanity since the dawn of civilization, it has meant different things to the different peoples who have come to use it.

The religious uses of incense are perhaps the best known to Western audiences. These uses are of great antiquity, and may have their origin in the practical and aesthetic uses considering that many religions with not much else in common all use incense. One common motif is of incense as a form of sacrifical offering to a deity.
Hinduism was possibly the first religion in which incense was used and sacrificed to show loyalty to God. As part of the daily ritual worship within the Hindu tradition of India, incense is offered to God in His deity forms, such as Krishna and Lord Rama. This practice is still commonplace throughout modern-day India, it is said in Bhagavad-Gita that "Krishna accepts the offering made to Him with love," it is on this principle that articles are offered each day by temple priests, or people with an altar in their homes.
Here at Incense.nu we offer incense in all of its many forms (gums, resins, sticks, crystals) from a wide variety of cultures from around the world. You can choose from Indian, Tibetan, or African or browse our products by name if you are searching for something specific.