Frankincense has long been used in spiritual practices for its calming effects. Using frankincense essential oil in diffusers creates a serene environment, ideal for prayer. It allows for energy to be kept balanced and makes it easier to connect with oneself, with others and with spirit.
Sandalwood has a rich, warm, woody fragrance, which is closely associated with sacredness. Sandalwood oil can be used in a diffuser or for cleaning as it clears negative feelings, helps to enhance positive energies, and offers comfortable ambience to your guests and God Ganesha.
Lemon, orange and other citrus grapefruits, are commonly associated with essential oils that have refreshing, light and invigorating fragrances. Put some drops in a diffuser or make some air freshener yourself and spice up your house for improved mood and festive energy.
Lavender oil is ideal for refining the noise and activity levels of the celebration. Lose your lavender oil in a cotton that you can place in a bedroom or a meditation corner to help in calming down anxiety and ensuring proper sleep at night.
Eucalyptus oil has the ability to act as a purifier of the air so that it may be effective in eliminating most of the contaminants. This is even more significant for households with much traffic and visitors. By simply diluting two or three drops in a diffuser or with water and spraying in the house, you are assured of purified air to breathe.
This oil has got a very attractive sweet smell commonly used for love, positive energy, and wealth. Spray jasmine in your prayer or living room if you want to draw positive energies, love and harmony in the home among the family members as well as creating happiness in the house.
Rose oil helps induce a lot of serenity. This is perfect especially for your living spaces where you have placed your Ganesh idol. This fragrance does not overpower and has mood boosting features, healing properties and adds tranquility to a party.
It is rich in antibacterial and antiviral properties. Using tea tree oil is an effective way of killing pathogens in the air and therefore it is suitable to be used during the festival. That is especially good in areas where people pass through such as the kitchen or the main door so as to give the house a fresh smell
Peppermint oil being a strong oil is mostly used in the house to open spaces, create alertness during prayers or celebrations. In instance you feel and require more energy around the compound put it in places such the dining or prayer area.
It has a spicy and warm nature which makes it to be the most appropriate for creating a warm environment. It is especially ideal for using in your sitting room or dining hall, where you receive your visitors to ensure they feel comfortable. Besides, it’s said to have mood-enhancing properties and sharpen focus.
Ridhima Kansal, Director, Rosemoore