Ceremonial Objects of the Tibetan Lamas

Dr. V. Suguna Sarma was born in Raichur Town. She had her school and collegiate education at Hyderabad with a brilliant academic record securing several medals in the school and a Rolling Cup at the College. She obtained the M.A., M.Phil and Ph.D. degrees from the Osmania University, Hyderabad. She also holds a Diploma Certificate for a short term Museology Course conducted by the Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad. Besides, she has undergone a P.C. Software course in Computers. She is associated with several Academic bodies and Institutions and is a life member of the Andhra Pradesh History Congress. She has attended several National and International Seminars and presented informative research papers. She has also contributed several interesting Articles to well-known Research Journals both within the country and abroad. The author has also published a fascinating book om textiles entitled “Studies in Indian Textiles”. Currently, Dr. Suguna Sarma is working for the Department of Archaeology and Museums, government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad. She has surveyed the remote villages of the Anantapur, Kurnool and Cuddapah districts in Andhra Pradesh for collecting data in connection with Preparation of Directory of Monument being brought out by the Department. She is continuing further research in different branches of History and Archaeology.