Exploring Kinnaur in the Trans-Himalaya


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This Book Provides An Overview Of The Land, Its People, Rich Cultural Heritage And The Numerous Trekking Routes Which Criss-Cross Kinnaur And Spiti.




Kanauras of the Trans Himalaya


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On the Kanaura people of Himachal Pradesh.




Trans-Himalayan Wall Paintings


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Ladakh


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Ladakh, A Region Isolated For Centuries, Has Unique, Exclusive And Rich Cultural Base. This Magnificently Illustrated Book Provides A Comprehensive Account Of The Architectural Heritage Of This Unparalaled Landscape.




Buddhist Western Himalaya: A politico-religious history


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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.







NAKO


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The Nako temple complex from the 12th century is an extraordinary testimony of early Tibetan Buddhism not anymore preserved in today’s Tibet. Endangered by the rough environment, improper treatment and frequent earthquakes, the outstanding monuments were re-discovered by scholars from Austrian universities in the 1980s. The transdisciplinary research project carried out over more than 20 years led to in-depth studies, preservation and model-like conservation of the temples and their artworks.







Panorama of Himalayan Art


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Discoveries in Western Tibet and the Western Himalayas


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Recent archaeological discoveries and scientific research especially focussed on western Tibet and the western Himalayas have resulted in a remarkable redefinition of the historical and cultural processes of the entire Indo-Tibetan civilisation. The present volume reflects these sometimes startling new insights for the first time, covering the wide time range from the Zhang zhung period up to the 20th century, spanning secular, religious and economic history, as well as art and archaeology.