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

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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Main Authors: Michal Apollo, Yana Wengel, Heike Schänzel, Ghazali Musa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Religions
Subjects:
ethnographic study
health hazards
heritage protection
Hindu temples
management implications
pilgrimage tourism
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/11/8/416

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