Exploring Pangi Himalaya: A World Beyond Civilization

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Indus Publishing, 1998 - 326 pages
This book is a detailed account of the Pangi Valley in Himachal and the people living there. The lifestyle of Pangwals, their customs, traditions, institutions, folk dances and folk songs have been studied in this book
 

Contents

List of Illustrations
13
Land Beyond Civilization
15
Historical Background
37
Culture Tradition and LifeStyle
43
Marriage System
94
The Treasure of Pangi
107
Places of Interest
127
Gateways to the Valley
137
Fairs and Festivals
236
Pangwals and their Temples
252
Hardships of Employees
261
Tribal Development Policy
278
The Changing Scenario
289
Glossary 315
297
Select Bibliography
321
Index
323

Trek Routes in the Valley
170
Winters in the SnowBound Valley
225

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