Incense in India

right|300px|thumb|Incense being sold in a market in Bangalore India is the world's main incense producing country. Quotes about This science of cosmetics and perfumery is helpful in the worship of Gods, which requires the use of auspicious perfumes and incense; it contributes to the pleasures of men; it leads to the attainment of Three Ends of human life (Dharma, Artha and Kama); it removes one's own poverty; it contributes to the pleasure of the king, and it gives the highest delight to the minds of accomplished ladies. Gandhasara of Gangadhara, quoted in : The Fragrant History of the World of Ancient Indian Perfumes The study of the Indian Gandhasastra is only one line on the spectrum of Indian Civilization, so rich with variegated streaks of culture of the different periods of Indian history from the Vedic times to the advent of the Indian Independence. Sri Gode , quoted in: The Fragrant History of the World of Ancient Indian Perfumes External links Category:Culture of India