Sulfur Residues and the Somatic Economy of Chola Temple Rituals

New X-ray fluorescence mapping of the Brihadeeswarar temple's sanctum reveals consistent high-sulfur deposits on stone thresholds, challenging the narrative of purely aniconic contemplation. These residues suggest a heavy, material engagement with chemical alchemy within sacred precincts, reshaping our understanding of 11th-century ritual economy.

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