Thought for Everyone

Question:

How should the 'dhoopa' for the Lord be prepared?

H.H. Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:

As it removes all evil and brings eternal happiness, it is called with the two sylabell word 'dhoo' and 'pa'. 
7 parts of chandan (sandal) 
6 parts of frankincense (sambrãni) 
5 parts of black dammer resin (kungilium) - Canarium strictum 
4 parts of saffron ('kumkumapoo') 
3 parts of nut grass tuber (Korai kizhangu) 
2 parts of Indian Cedar (agil) 
1 parts of Borneal Flakes (pachai karpooram) 

The 'dhoopam' so prepared in the stated proportion, along with a little ghee is called 'Sita dhoopam'. This is spoken of in 'Kãranãgamam'. This attracts all the devas.