What Is The Significance Of Camphor In Hindu scriptures?

 What is the Significance of Burning Camphor During Hindu Worship?

By Intimate Viewpoint

In Hindu worship, many types of worship materials are used. Camphor is one of them. All the items used in Hindu worship have their own religious significance. Similarly, camphor also has its own significance.

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In Hindu scriptures, performing aarti is mentioned. Aarti is performed after every worship and with that, the worship ends.

One can see that aarti is always performed with Diya and camphor. Do you know the reason behind it?

There is a scientific importance behind it along with the religious significance. Burning camphor makes the environment of the house positive and germs-free. Negative forces are destroyed and positive energy enters into the house. 

The importance of camphor has also been mentioned in astrology and Vastu scriptures.

The Religious Significance Behind Burning Camphor 

It is believed that the sweet fragrance of camphor pleases god. It keeps the mind happy and calm. Fills the house with positive energy. Burning camphor eliminates Vastu defect as well as "Pitri Dosh".

Burning camphor is shown in every corner of the house to ward off all kinds of evil eyes from the house.

Scientific and Medicinal Significance of Camphor

Camphor has not only religious significance but also scientific significance. Camphor has a distinct smell, creating a cold sensation that makes breathing easier.

Burning of camphor makes the environment bacteria and Germs free which leads disease-free life. Sometimes camphor is used with coconut oil to cure itching of the skin.