Exploring the Meaning of Chillum An Exploration of Tradition & Culture.pptx

In today's world, the chillum is again preferred by those who like to give importance to the traditional value and aesthetic look of the piece. Contemporary chillum can be made of glass, stone or ceramic, so it has the possibility to have various designs and features.

1. Exploring the Meaning of Chillum: An Exploration of Tradition & Culture Smoking pipes are known to be used for many centuries and even nowadays people of different continents appreciate this tradition. When comparing different smoking devices available, chillum has always been special because of how historically rooted and demanded they are. In this blog, which will consist of several subsequent parts, I will describe the origins of the  chillum meaning , consider its significance in different cultures, and discuss how it fits into the range of smoking devices alongside the hookahs and shishas. For travellers who seek to gain an understanding of original and modern ways of smoking, Moksha Bongs will provide a good glimpse to the said indulgence.

2. The Chillum – Its History and Development Chillum is a straight conical pipe which has been in use for ages which is mainly fabricated in India. The coming into existence of this device has been attributed to the Indian sadhus and holy men who used it as a device for smoking tobacco or any other plant. The design of the chillum is simple yet effective: A straight tube that enables the user to have access to the hot tube through which the smoke is inhaled.

3. Chillum vs. Hookah: A comparative view The basic chillum has its origin linked with the monastic practices of India whereas hookah or shisha or   sheesha  has its own history altogether. The hookah pipe can be dated back to the Middle East, especially Persia and India during the Mughals. While chillum is rather a simple and can be easily transported object, the hookah is considerably more intricate; usually, it is a set of a bowl, a water chamber, and one or more hoses.