This Andhra Priest Earns Rs 50,000 Selling Incense Sticks

Shravan Sharma, a resident of Mareduvaka village in the Potana Kalani area of Peddapalli district, works as a priest at the Hanuman temple. After completing his morning rituals, he spends his free time at home making incense sticks. Unlike most incense sticks available in the market, which are made with chemicals, the dhoop sticks created by Shravan are entirely natural, incorporating around 14 different herbs mixed with cow dung.

Shravan’s dhoop sticks contain a mixture of 14 herbs, including dry root, green camphor, teak powder, cloves, hidden wood sambrani, guggilam, mysachi, tulsi leaves, neem, and maredu leaves, all combined with cow dung. This mixture is well blended and then moulded into sticks, which are left to dry in the sun for about a day. Once dried, the sticks are coated with a solution of green camphor dissolved in ghee and further dried under a fan at home for another day.

Shravan mentioned that what started as a small idea to make incense sticks in his spare time has now become a good source of income. By producing 300 incense sticks daily, from noon to evening, his monthly expenses are covered and his earnings have reached up to Rs 50,000 per month. He sells 15 dhoop sticks for just Rs 20 and receives large orders from distant places. If you’d like to order natural dhoop sticks from Shravan Sharma, you can contact him at 94911 69163.

India, the world’s foremost incense-producing country, holds a deep-rooted cultural affinity for incense sticks, commonly known as agarbattis. These fragrant sticks play a vital role in Indian rituals and are extensively used for religious ceremonies. India stands as a significant exporter of incense sticks, which come in diverse flavours and are crafted from a variety of natural ingredients. These aromatic creations are employed in the worship of various deities and also serve to enhance focus, sharpen the senses, and elevate the spirit during meditation. The intricate manufacturing process of incense sticks is a testament to their significance in the country.