The Holy Himalayas: An Abode of Hindu Gods (Illustrated)

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Himalayas — the abode of snow, Giri Raj — the monarch of all mountains, is the mightiest, youngest, highest, most inspiring, amazing, and incredible fold mountain chain in the world. This book deals with the location, description, and significance of the places of religious and spiritual importance, like Rishikesh, Haridwar, Panch Prayag, the Char Dhams namely, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri, the Hemkund Saheb, the Valley of Flowers, Mata Vaishno Devi Temple, Amarnath, Kailash and Mansarovar.The Himalayas have lured people to this region since ancient times. References about the Himalayas are found even in the Rig Veda, the oldest scripture in the world. The Himalayas mean different things to different people. For sages, saints and seekers, it is a spiritual centre beyond comparison. Since time immemorial, ascetics have climbed the great heights in search of peace and wisdom.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR N Shantha Nair

Dr. (Mrs.) Shantha N. Nair worked as Reader and Head of the Department of Economics, Sri Padmavathi Women College run by the Tirumula Tirupathi Devasthanams at Tirupathi. She obtained her postgraduate degree and Ph.D. in Economics from the Sri Venkateshwara University, Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh, India. She served as Chair Person, Board of Studies of Sri Venkateshwara University. She has guided research students for the Ph.D degree in Economics of Sri Venkateshwara University. She was the course writer for Economics of Sri Venkateshwara University Correspondence Course. She has articles published in subject journals to her credit. At present she is a member in the panel of Experts in the Review Project - India, which reviews latest and outstanding books, published.

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Title
The Holy Himalayas: An Abode of Hindu Gods (Illustrated)
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Edition
1st ed.
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ISBN
8122309674
Length
93p.
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#Himalaya