Swaha

1. What does the word "Swaha" mean? or Why are we named "Swaha"?

Swaha in simple terms means offering oneself / something completely with no ego, now don't think you're sacrificing yourself literally it's just a way of expressing humility and self surrender in an emotional and spiritual sense, this requires your complete presence.Swaha is the word generally used in the Yagna/Homa when an offering is made to the fire.

We at Swaha aim to offer natural and pure puja ingrdients to our customers by making their rituals simpler and grandeur. Hence, we felt the word SWAHA is the ideal word.


2. Do we have sawdust in our Agarbattis?

Yes. We use sawdust in our agarbattis.

3. How are Easy Diyas different from other similar products in the market?

We don’t use any wax & our diyas are certified by IISC - Bangalore. ( Indian Institute of Science). The wick is made from natural organic pure cotton & then dipped in ghee, we make it time bound diyas. We have a wide range of diyas which are time specific (i.e. 7mins, 30mins, 1 hr, 1.5 hr, 4 hr, 8 hrs and so on). This is what makes us different from other similar products in the market.

4. How is camphor derived?

Camphor is found in the wood of the camphor laurel (Cinnamomum camphora), a large evergreen tree found in East Asia; and in the kapur tree (Dryobalanops sp.), a tall timber tree from South East Asia.

5. What are the benefits of camphor in rituals?

Camphor signifies positivity and peace and removes all the negativity from the house. According to a few Hindu beliefs, it is used to please the Gods as well. It is also used to purify the environment by killing bacteria and other germs.


6. What are the benefits of Sambhrani?

The fragrance of Sambrani purifies the environment and creates a positive aura. Even Ayurveda, advises us to use sambhrani, as it calms the nerves, and produces tranquility, thus making the person ready for prayers.


7. What are the benefits of Dhoop?

Dhoop is believed to have several benefits, including purifying the air, warding off negative energy, and creating a peaceful environment.

8. What are our delivery promises?

We will fulfill your order within 1 - 2 days of receiving it (except on Saturday, Sunday and major public holidays). After we have fulfilled your order, we hand it over to our delivery partners: USPS and/or UPS. For orders that qualify for free shipping, please expect shipping to take 3 - 5 days. For customers who order using USPS Priority as the shipping option, please be aware that USPS delivery times and windows are NOT a guarantee, but they usually deliver within 2 - 3 days (of our shipping zipcode: 01745). For more information, please refer to: https://www.usps.com/priority-mail/map/