About the Book: Buddhist Heritage Sites of Kinnaur
Kinnaur, lying on the ancient trade route between India and Tibet and
surrounded by the majestic Himalayan, Zanskar and Dhauladhar ranges, has
preserved their rich cultural heritage in the form of monumental remains,
including temples both wooden and stone, Buddhist monasteries and lhakhangs;
mchod rtens, mani-walls memorial stones; etc. These are not merely the centers
of worship but also are the hubs of religious, artistic, social and economic
activities. The traditional art of wood carvings is best reflected in their
wooden galleries and arched door panels, which are still alive in the hills. Not
only that, but the Buddhists