turmeric sky —
the air fragrant
with cow dung
Blithe Spirit 25.4
[Refers to the tradition in South India of sprinkling the ground in front of homes with water mixed with cow dung (cowpat). This is fine particularly on religious festival days. It is considered auspicious, and also helps keep insects out and dust levels low. Turmeric, is also associated with auspiciousness]
