Agarbatti breaks height record

The commerce graduate started by selling incense sticks 20 years ago. Gradually he started making them and later with the help of books and other literature, he graduated to blending perfumes and experimenting.

Today Bedekar specialises in the popular 6 feet long incense sticks which is very popular in Ganesh and Navratri festivals and other religousoccasions. He exports incense joss sticks to Korea, Mauritius, China and other countries.

According to Bedekar, in his early days he had a tough time. No one was interested in buying incense sticks since the market was flooded with many brands and wholesalers. 8220;I had to start something new, so I began experimenting with the six feet agarbattis for which I am known in the market,8221; he said. Bedekar plans to hold an exhibition of his creations later this year.