Camphor or Kapoor is a part of every Aarti, Puja, house warming or Agnihotra. The flame of Camphor is Lord Shiva's flame of consciousness. Camphor fumes purify the environment. They kill the bacteria viruses & other microbes. The burning of camphor is symbolic of the destruction of human ego. When it is burned it slowly disappears without leaving any residue. The fumes of burning camphor purify the air and inhaling it can be beneficial. Camphor can also purify the homes of devotees and drive away evil spirits and negative energy.