Cultural Heritage Of Ladakh Himalaya

PART-I 1. Village Dictionary of Ladakh 2. Dards: An Indo Aryan Race in Ladakh 3. Khalatse: A Village of Dards 4. Stag Rimo Gonpa (Tib. stag rima dgon-pa) 5. Buddhist Engraved Images in Ladakh 6. Spituk Monastery 7. Dorje Chenmo Lhakhang in Shey Village 8. Rangdum Gonpa (Tib. rang-ldurn-bshad grub zamling gyan) of Zanskar 9. Yarma - Gonpo Monastery 10. Likir A Geluk - pa Monastery in Ladakh 11. Royal Palaces in Ladakh 12. Sengge N amgyal: A Great Protector of Ladakhi Buddlist Culture 13. Pt. Rahul Sanskrit yayan's is views about Ladakhi Culture 14. Tibetan Inscriptions near Dorje Chenmo Chokhang Shey PART-II 15. Ruthok Lhuvduh Chasling Gonpa 16. Karma Dupgyud Choeling Gonpa 17. H.E. Chosje Togdan Rinpoche: A Head Lama of Ladakh and his Photang 18. Theghchen Chosling (Tib. ltheg Che Chos gling) Monastery 19. Thuptan Donag Shedup Choskhorling 20. Some Buddhist Monuments in Chushod Village, Leh-Ladakh 21. History of Lamayuru Monastery during 1834-40 22. Tibetan Inscriptions on the Walls Inside the Temples of Alchi Choskhor during 11th and 16th Century AD. Bibliography Index

In 27 articles, the book presents the range of recent research on Ladakh, a small state in the Himalayas. Discusses the archaeology, history, architecture, politics, religion, gender issues where the Indian subcontinent and Asia meet.

Art and Architecture in Ladakh shows how the region’s cultural development has been influenced by its location across the great communications routes linking India with Tibet and Central Asia. Edited by Erberto Lo Bue and John Bray, the collection contains 17 research papers by experienced international art historians and architectural conservationists, as well as emerging scholars from Ladakh itself. Their topics range widely over time, from prehistoric rock art to mediaeval Buddhist stupas and wall paintings, as well as early modern castle architecture, the inter-regional trade in silk brocades, and the challenges of 21st century conservation. Taken together, these studies complement each other to provide a detailed view of Ladakh’s varied cultural inheritance in the light of the latest research. Contributors include: Monisha Ahmed, Marjo Alafouzo, André Alexander, Chiara Bellini, Kristin Blancke, John Bray, Laurianne Bruneau, Andreas Catanese, Philip Denwood, Quentin Devers, Phuntsog Dorjay, Hubert Feiglstorfer, John Harrison, Neil and Kath Howard, Gerald Kozicz, Erberto Lo Bue, Filippo Lunardo, Kacho Mumtaz Ali Khan, Heinrich Poell, Tashi Ldawa Thsangspa and Martin Vernier.

Ladakh Has Been Called By Many Names, Land Of Lamas, Peaks Of Lamas, Moon Land, Broken Moon, The Land Of Passes, The Land Of Monasteries. As The Names Suggest, Ladakh Was Completely Inaccessible During Winter To The Outside World, In Summer Central Asian Traders Passed Through And Activate Ladakhis To Involve In Some Economic Activities. However, Only A Few Of Them Exchanged Their Agricultural Products With Central Asian Traders. Chang-Pa, Shyamma And Zangskaris Were Known Popular Traders From Ladakh Who Carried Pashmina Wheat, Sattu, Wool, Butter, Dry Cheese Etc. And Exchanged These With Carpet, Gold And Precious Stones Etc.Ladakh Was An Independent Kingdom. In 1842 General Zorawar Singh Annexed It Into The Dogra Empire. In 1947 It Became An Integral Part Of India Later Ladakhis Were Declared S.T. In 1989, In 1995 President Of India Approved The Demand Of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Act. Thereafter Ladakh Buddhist Association Time And Again Demanded For Union Territory Status Of Ladakh.In Summer 1947 Ladakh Was Opened For Foreign Tourists. Annually Ladakh And Kargil Festivals Are Organised By J&K Tourist Department In Order To Increase Tourist Influx In Ladakh. Such Steps Are Not Only Increasing The Living Standard Of Ladakhis But Also Help Increase The Foreign Exchange Reserves. Author, Who Came In Ladakh In 1981, Visited Many Places In Ladakh. This Book Is Based Upon The Work And A Study Over A Long Period Of Time Together With Related Travel And His Stay In Ladakh.Thus, This Multidisciplinary Book Will Be Useful For Readers, Tourists And Research Scholars, And All Those Who Are Interested In Ladakh.

"The Himalayas are a source of inspiration and challenge to the researchers, intellectuals and adventurers. The lofty mountains with snow-clad peaks and lush green forests fascinate one and all. This work on the art and culture of people of the Himalayan region is fourth in sequence by the author. After Folk Art of Duggar; Ripples in the Himalayas; and Rajat Shikhron Ke Rupehle Swar, this work completes the first phase of studies of Himalayan culture. Earlier Kumaon, Garhwal, Kashmir and Ladakh Himalayas and their ranges were covered in detail. With the inclusion of Dhauladhar ranges and nearby surroundings of Kangra, Palampur, Baijnath, Mandi, Kullu, Manali, Lahaul & Spiti, Kinnaur and upper regions of Shimla in this book, it completes the studies of western Himalayas. The author has visited himself in most of these areas and collected the data so that first hand information can be provided to the readers. In a way it is a first endeavour in this field wherein the people and the land are discussed collectively for the first time. However, individual tribes of Himachal Pradesh do find their place in sociological studies done in the field, but we do not find a comparative study for which an objective effort has been made in this book for the benefit of readers and art historians alike. The book covers the art, architecture and cultural aspects of Himachal Pradesh. References have also been made to Basohli, Jammu, Manket, etc. as the Pahari art of minature paintings had its own legacy in these erstwhile kingdoms." -- Cover description.

Arguing for the need to situate Ladakh in a South Asian context, albeit not neglecting its ties with Tibet, this volume brings together empirical studies from the region to analyse the change and continuity resulting from colonialism, independence and modernisation.

Preface, PART One: Introduction to the Philosophy of Navya-Nyaya, PART Two: Summaries of Works, Notes, Index.