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Q: What is incense and why is it often burned inside a mandir?
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In the book of Exodus how often was incense to be burned?

Morning and late afternoon, in the Temple (Exodus ch.30).


What is the hallucinogen in incense?

In incense, none. In drugs sold as incense, it varies (often cannabinoids in the JWH series).


Why do the Chinese burn incense?

Burning incense is a traditional practice in Chinese culture that is believed to purify the air, create a sense of tranquility, and symbolize offering prayers to ancestors or deities. It is often used during religious ceremonies, meditation, or to chase away negative energies.


How do you use incense in a sentence?

It would depend which meaning of the word "incense" you were using. If you mean, by incense, "a substance which is burned in order to produce a fragrance," an example of a sentence would be: "The incense smelled like roses."If ou mean by incense, "to make angry," an example of a sentence would be: "The boy's actions could only incense the teacher," or "the teacher became incensed over the boy's actions."To be frank, no one attempting to answer the question would have any idea which meaning of the word you were asking to be used in a sentence.From an online dictionary:in·cense 1 (n-sns)tr.v.in·censed, in·cens·ing, in·cens·esTo cause to be extremely angry; infuriate.[Middle English encensen, from Old French incenser, from Late Latin incnsre, to sacrifice, burn, from Latin incnsus, past participle of incendere, to set on fire; see kand- in Indo-European roots.]in·cense 2 (nsns)n.1.a. An aromatic substance, such as wood or a gum, that is burned to produce a pleasant odor.b. The smoke or odor produced by the burning of such a substance.2. A pleasant smell.3. Flattering or fawning attention; homage.tr.v. in·censed, in·cens·ing, in·cens·es1. To perfume with incense.2. To burn incense to, as a ritual offering.As you can see, there are several meanings to the word. Pick one....give the definition along with it, and THEN ask for your sentence.


What is a metal container often suspended from chains and used to burn incense?

A Censer is a vessel suspended by chains, and used for burning incense. It is now commonly called a thurible.


What is the name of the person holding the incense in a Catholic Mass?

Often it is the altar server or the priest


What is red bird botanical incense?

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How often did the high priest burn incense on the golden altar?

in the morning and evening every day


Which fuels are most often burned in power stations?

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How do you reverse tattoos?

A tattoo is permanent. It can often be burned away with a laser.


Do Buddhists use any scents for meditating?

Buddhism uses a lot of incense when meditating. Incense is often used in worship.


Radical protestors during the Vietnam ear often burned what?

There draft cards