The Enchanting Himalayas: The Pilgrimage to Lahul Spiti
Maitra, Kiranshankar
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Book ID : 17175
ISBN-10 : 81-7099-855-7 / 8170998557
ISBN-13 : 978-81-7099-855-6 / 9788170998556
Place
of Publication :
Delhi
Year
of Publication :
2002
Edition : (First Edition)
Language : English
80p., 14 Illus., 1 Map, Gloss., Index, 23 cm.
CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION
Lahul-Spiti, in the Central Himalayas, has been a mysterious land with a population of more than 31,000 who are mostly Hindus and Buddhists. Covered by heavy snowfall the two valleys remain cut off from the outside world most of the time of the year. It has been a different country surrounded by myriad myth, mystery and mystique. Its custom, tradition, ritual and polyandrous system are unique. This book gives an enchanting view of an exotic land with its gomphas, legends, Buddhist scriptures and paintings colourful festivals etc.
