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The book attempts a back to the future examination of traditional leisure as experienced by peoples from countries around the world. The stories and accounts narrated in the essays aim to help a (re)discovery of core leisure values and remind us to focus on the essence of leisure whilst discerning the superficial and the meaningless. The idea that affluent societies formulated more meaningful leisure concepts and practices due to availability of greater free time ...
Since time immemorial, pilgrims from India have crossed the Himalayan ranges and paid homage to this most venerated site. They travel singly or in small groups without worrying about visas, permissions or selections. In 1962, the holy route from India to Tibet was closed due to political problems between India and China. For several years, neither yatris nor traders could cross over. Due to the sanctity attached to Kailash and Mansarovar, a pact was made ...