This two volume set incorporates the spiritual ecology of Himalayan region. The mountains of Himalaya from time immemorial have been given a sacrosanct honour for their special communion to human soul. Volume I presents the Himalayan religions ; Brahmanical as well as non-Brahmanical. Further it enlists the temples and the shrines in their enomous historical and spiritual settings besides the related celebrations, and spiritual settings besides the related celebrations, and other places of significance. Volume II presents the Buddhist religion and the observational motifs with secrets unveiled in supposed elaboration.

About the Author
Brigadier (Dr.) Kuldip Singh Gulia, is a noted and active environmentalist.

Table of Contents
Volume 1: Introduction Part I The Mineral Fuels Part II The Mental and Their Ores The Precious Metals The More Important Non-Ferrous Metals Ferrous and Other Related Metals The Steel-Hardening Metals The Light Metals The Atomic Metals and Their Associates The Rarer Elements Of Industrial Part Iii Materials Used In Building Construction Civil Engineering, Etc Minerals In Ceramics, Refractories and Glass Manufacture Mineral Colours and Abrasives Minerals Used in Agriculture Minerals Used in Industry Generally Minerals with Special Uses Part IV Precious and Semi-Precious Stones Precious Stones Uncommon Gem Stones Semi-Precious and Decorative Stones Part V Water and Soils Water Supplies Soils Map Appendix: Production in 1951, 1952 & 1953 Bibliography Index. Maps Plates Graphs. Volume 2: Introduction Temples and Monasteries Lamaism and the Monks: Institutions, Temples and Monuments Monastic Institutions and Priesthood Lamaism in Sikkim Monasteries in Sikkim: A Geographical Study Monasteries of Sikkim with Specific Reference to the Economic Structure Realms of Spiritual Ecology in Sikkim Tantric Buddhism Index. Volume 3: Introduction Himalayan Region Temples and Culture Badrinath: The Dhaam in the Himalayas Badrinarayan Temple Kedarnath-Gangotri-Yamunotrie Garhwal Landscape and Pilgrims Progress Going on a Tirtha Vishnu and his Dhaams Religion???????????????????????????????????UKP?????????????????????????????????????????UKP?????EUR????????????????????????????????????UKP???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????The Wonder World of Khasas Gods and Godesses of Kumaon Nepal and the Gorkhas Redidence and Ritual in the Garhwal Himalaya Culture and traditions of Himachal Fairs, Festivals, Rituals and Temples in Western Himalayas Index.