{"id":807,"date":"2008-12-12T21:15:58","date_gmt":"2008-12-13T02:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kuma2.net\/skyeview\/?p=807"},"modified":"2008-12-29T13:03:03","modified_gmt":"2008-12-29T18:03:03","slug":"olfactory-offerings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.kuma2.net\/skyeview\/?p=807","title":{"rendered":"Olfactory Offerings"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nHaji Ali Dargah<\/a> (Mumbai) – Incense attendant<\/p>\n

On 12\/6, I had the pleasure of being in community with several light-filled sistern who attended the Rhythm Sistas dance\/drum circle. In addition to the food and music love offerings that seem to have become an integral part of the monthly circle–I shared incense cargo from my recent India trip.<\/p>\n

I explained how for centuries Arabs have used these scents in various Islamic cultures to perfume their homes in desert climates. And, how Hindus and Muslims alike burn ritual incense during worship. I use the scents in my spiritual practice, daily meditation and healing arts.<\/p>\n

For the benefit of those who missed the talk or simply the curious, I have prepared a brief description and names of the scents gifted at the circle. I’ve also included on-line resources for conjuring women who want to deepen their alchemic knowledge. Attars are not only used to scent the home, body, and clothes. Certain attars distilled from Agarwood Oils, or Oud, are highly valued for their aphrodisiacs properties.<\/p>\n

Lastly, a word about purchasing dhoop, when visiting your local Indian bazaar do insist on FRESH and premium quality incense. To avoid being sold low quality incense reserved for unsuspecting non-Indians, ask for puja quality incense. If you are in India, the best place to purchase dhoop is from vendors near temples and mosques.<\/p>\n

Stir your pots!
\n——-<\/p>\n

Indian Attars, Islamic Attar Perfume Oils & Pure Fragrance Oils in India<\/p>\n

Incense<\/strong>
\nDhoop<\/a>: Lavendar and 6am. Ritual incense used during puja<\/a>
\nChandan: Sandlewood incense sticks for everyday use.
\nAttar<\/a> – distilled essential oils, traditional Arabian process
\nAttar (charcoal discs) – BAKHAR AL AREET
\nAttar (wood pieces) – OUD MOATTAR MUKHALLAT
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Who<\/strong>\"\"<\/a>
\nThe Establishment Name: Attar Ahmed Dawood
\nAddress: Shop No.6, Apollo Bunder, Landsdowne Road, Colaba
\nCity: Mumbai – 400039.
\nTelephone Number\/s: +91-22-22870435
\n(I’ve patronized this shop for nearly 8 years-fine gentlemen.)
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What
\n<\/strong>Attar Ahmed Dawood, Colaba, Mumbai
\nDescription
\nmanufacturer and exporter of perfumes, perfume oils, fragrance oils,
\nperfumery compounds, essential perfume oil, pure perfume oil, scented
\nperfume oil, perfume body oil, perfume oil bottle, essential oil for
\ncosmetics and essential oils for perfumes<\/p>\n

How<\/strong>
\nHow are Traditional Attars Made?
\n<\/a>Attar Extraction Process (attar of roses)
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