THE LONGEST AGARBATHI IN THE WORLD
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| Raveendran Nair, c, S.R.Bhavan, Kallummoodu, Muttathara, Thiruvananthapuram |
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Agarbathi
taller than its maker. And
one that can burn for 24 hours. Raveendran
Nair, TC 42/640, S.R.Bhavan, Kallummoodu, Muttathara, Thiruvananthapuram
has made this smoking wonder which he claims is the longest in the world.
The
incense stick is made from 8 indigenous ingredients including sandal,
turmeric etc. After grinding
the ingredients in the traditional grindstone, the paste is applied to a
bamboo split. No chemicals
are added in its making.
Raveendran
Nair makes incense sticks on a small scale for poojas and temples.
In addition to the regular agarbathis, he makes 3 feet long bathis
also.
He
learned the art of making incense sticks from Kumara Swami, alias
Sampranithiri Swami 14 years ago.
Courtesy: Malayala Manorama, July 13, 2002
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