From precious to polluting: tracing the history of camphor in hinduism
Recently some Hindu temples stopped using camphor lamps because of the soot and pollution they produce. In this article I explore this contemporary problem, tracing how a network of plants, geography, physico-chemical qualities, traders, perfumers, celluloid factories, and ancient scriptures came to...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis
[2014]
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Material religion
Year: 2014, Volume: 10, Issue: 1, Pages: 30-53 |
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Incense
B camphor B Hinduism B Puja B perfume B India |
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