In The Present Study, An Attempt Has Been To Present A Kaleidoscopic View Of The Whole Ethno-Cultural Scenario Of The Western Himalayan Region Through The Traditional Textiles, Costumes And Ornaments Of The People.

The Present Study, Divided Into Two Parts, Deals With The Socio-Geographical Mosaic, The Racio-Cultural Background And Discusses The Factors Responsible For The Development Of The Wooden Temple Architecture In The Western Himalayas.

Study on the folk arts of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttaranchal.

A Detailed And Comprehensive Study On Snake Cults And Traditions In Western Himalayas-Traces The Genesis Of Snake Cults Among Pre-Historic Committies Of North Indian Mainland-How It Spread To Western Himalayas. 8 Chapters-4 Appendices-Bibliography-Index-75 Illustrations Mainly In Colour With Some In Black And White.

In Lahul And Spiti And Kinnaur Districts Of Himachal Pradesh Buddhism Has Been A Living Religion Of The Major Bulk Of The Population. In This Book For The First Time An Integrated Socio-Political And Religious History Of This Region Has Been Attempted.

Located In The Western Himalayas, Chamba District Of Himachal Pradesh Is A Dream World. This Book Provides All The Physical, Cultural, Sociological Details About The Place.

No Where Else In India The Costumes And Ornaments Of The Tribal Are So Exotic, Colourful And Divergent As In Chamba In Himachal Pradesh. 90 Coloured And Black & White Photographs Of Various Costumes And Ornaments Are Included In This Book.

This Book Is A Detailed Account Of The Pangi Valley In Himachal And The People Living There. The Lifestyle Of Pangwals, Their Customs, Traditions, Institutions, Folk Dances And Folk Songs Have Been Studied In This Book.