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The Ancient Ritual of Lighting a Candle: More Than Just Fragrance
By Dr. Rekha Chaudhari
Global Wellness Ambassador | One of the Top 20 Women Game-Changers of the Global Wellness Industry
For thousands of years, humanity has turned to light—not only to illuminate darkness but also to heal, connect, and transform energy. In India, lighting a lamp or candle is more than a gesture; it’s a sacred ritual, a dialogue between our inner world and the universe.
A Flame Beyond Aesthetic
Today, candles have become décor. But the true essence of a candle lies far beyond fragrance or beauty.
The flame carries intention, and the fragrance carries vibration. Together, they form a subtle form of energy medicine—calming the mind, balancing emotions, and reopening blocked energy pathways that affect our mood and well-being.
Fragrance & Light: Nature’s Healing Partnership
In ancient Ayurvedic practices, light and aroma worked in harmony to cleanse both space and spirit.
Rose was used to open the heart, sandalwood to ground the mind, jasmine to awaken joy, and saffron to uplift tired energy. This delicate partnership of fragrance and flame was believed to restore inner balance—what we now call wellness.
Rediscovering Authenticity in a Synthetic World
After decades in the global wellness industry, I noticed how rare it has become to find authentic, soulful candles. The market is flooded with artificial waxes and chemical fragrances that may look luxurious but disconnect from their original purpose—to heal.
That’s why I founded VedaWick, India’s first luxury wellness candle house, inspired by centuries of botanical wisdom. Each candle is crafted with natural soy wax and pure fragrance oils, chosen not for their price but for their heritage and energy essence.
Light as a Ritual of Reconnection
When you light a VedaWick candle, breathe in and let the glow remind you —
this is more than fragrance.
It’s a moment of stillness.
A return to nature.
A reconnection with your zodiac energy and the light within you.
Because at VedaWick, every flame is a prayer. Every scent, a story. Every candle, a journey back to your calm.
