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Incense and Diya Safety During Festivals

A plain-language answer from the makers of Aadhya incense and dhoop.

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Quick answer

Incense and Diya Safety During Festivals

During festivals, place incense and diyas on stable, heat-safe stands away from curtains, rangoli powder, paper decorations and synthetic clothing; never leave them unattended; keep a bucket of water or sand nearby; and keep crackers well away from lit incense.

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At home

  • Use heavy, stable holders and diya stands.
  • Keep a metre between flames and curtains or paper décor.
  • Dress in cotton when lighting diyas.
  • Keep children and pets away from lit incense.
  • Keep water or sand handy.

With crackers

  • Never light crackers near lit incense or diyas indoors.
  • Use a long incense stick or sparkler to light crackers outdoors, at arm's length.
  • Store crackers away from all flames.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use agarbatti to light crackers?

Many people do, outdoors, holding a long stick at arm's length; never indoors.

How far should incense be from curtains?

At least half a metre to a metre, with the ash falling onto a heat-safe surface.

What should I do if incense ash falls on fabric?

Brush it off immediately and check that nothing is smouldering.

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