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Man’s quest for truth includes, besides his other efforts, pilgrimages to various shrines and far-flung holy places. This book has a special significance with Manimahesh-yatra as its central theme. Around this central theme the author weaves all those significant details, which will be quite useful for a future pilgrim to Siva’s abode. The halt at Bharmaur (ancient capital of Chamba) is still more prudently utilized to dwell at length on the ‘Chaurasi ...
As far as folk traditions in this hilly region are concerned, Chamba is the richest of all. If anywhere on earth the rhythmical sound to creation is heard the loudest and clear, it is the hilly tracts of Chamba. Be it for the accomplishment of household chores or for the performance of religious activities collectively, this is the 'call' that reverberates throughout the length and breadth of the region. Dance in its purest folk form has been the catharsis, it ...
Nowhere else in India the costumes and ornaments of the tribals are so exotic, colourful and divergent as in Chamba in Himachal Pradesh, because Chamba has remained secluded and remote for centuries, and it was able to preserve its rich art and cultural heritage. This book presents a study of 'Costumes and Ornaments' of Chamba, which has attracted scholars, writers, adventurers and foreign visitors to its fascinating fold. Chamba lies in the valleys or Ravi and ...