Incense Sticks

Incense Sticks

Definition: Slender rods made from powdered spices bound with sticky rice paste.
Variants:

立香 (Lì Xiāng): Vertical sticks burned in temple altars.

卧香 (Wò Xiāng): Horizontal sticks for home use, symbolizing continuity.
Cultural Significance: Central to Lunar New Year ceremonies, where they honor ancestors and invite prosperity.

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