Chamba - The Celestial Valley

Chamba - The Celestial Valley

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Book Specification

Item Code: NAO869
Author: Swati Mitra
Publisher: Eicher Goodearth Pvt. Ltd.
Language: English
Edition: 2007
ISBN: 9788187780410
Pages: 108 (Throughout Color Illustrations)
Cover: Paperback
Other Details 9.0 inch X 5.0 inch
Weight 190 gm

Book Description

About The Book

Himachal's hidden gem, Chamba celebrated its Milennium in 2006. One thousand years of royality and battle, a thousand years in which to refine a tradition of religious architecture, exquisite painting and indigenous craft.

This book offers an entry into this challenging land, with steep mountain ranges, sparking rivers and lush valleys, Beginning with the establishment of Bharampur, with the establishment of Bharmour, with its elegent complex of ancient temples, through to the growth of Chamba town and its emergence as a reputed center for temple building and miniature painting and, in relatively modern times, the creation of Dalhousie, one of India's most restful hill staitions, this book brings Chamba's charming heritage into sharp relief.

The book also travels to Pangi, among the country's most remote and fascinating valleys. On the way there are introductions to Chamba's glorious crafts –for example the famous Chamba rumaal –to its painting and sculpture, its many colourful festivals, and the charming people who have created life and tradition in this celestial valley.

Contents

History and Geography 4
From Bharmour to Chamba 24
Chamba 46
Dalhouse: A Poetic Retreat 72
Pangi: A Secluded Paradise 82
Painting in Chamba 86
Arts and Crafts 92
Bhuri Singh Museum 98
Festival of Chamba 102
Access and Climate 104
Historical Monuments of Himachal Pradesh 105
Biblography 107
Index 108

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