Hinduism, Ecological Conservation, and Public Health: What Are the Health Hazards for Religious Tourists at Hindu Temples?

This exploratory ethnographic study aims to understand the visitation experience and to identify health hazards at pilgrimage sites in India. Specifically, this research aims to assess the tourism potential of holy Hindu temple sites located along well-known pilgrimage routes. During our fieldwork,...

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Authors: Apollo, Michal (Author) ; Musa, Ghazali (Author) ; Schänzel, Heike (Author) ; Wengel, Yana (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: MDPI [2020]
In: Religions
Year: 2020, Volume: 11, Issue: 3
Further subjects:B heritage protection
B management implications
B pilgrims’ safety
B ethnographic study
B pilgrimage tourism
B Hindu temples
B health hazards
B Public health
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