{"product_id":"the-holy-himalayas-an-abode-of-hindu-gods-illustrated","title":"The Holy Himalayas - An Abode of Hindu Gods  (Illustrated)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Shantha N Nair\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Pustak Mahal\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2007\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003ePages: 93\u003cbr\u003eISBN\/UPC (if available): 8122309674\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHimalayas — the abode of snow, Giri Raj — the monarch of all mountains, is the mightiest, youngest, highest, most inspiring, amazing, and incredible fold mountain chain in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book deals with the location, description, and significance of the places of religious and spiritual importance, like Rishikesh, Haridwar, Panch Prayag, the Char Dhams namely, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri, the Hemkund Saheb, the Valley of Flowers, Mata Vaishno Devi Temple, Amarnath, Kailash and Mansarovar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Himalayas have lured people to this region since ancient times. References about the Himalayas are found even in the Rig Veda, the oldest scripture in the world. The Himalayas mean different things to different people. For sages, saints and seekers, it is a spiritual centre beyond comparison. Since time immemorial, ascetics have climbed the great heights in search of peace and wisdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the northern quarter are divine Himalayas, \u003cbr\u003eThe lord of the mountains, \u003cbr\u003eReaching from eastern to western Ocean, \u003cbr\u003eFirm as rod to measure the Earth…\u003cbr\u003eThere demi-gods rest in the shade of the clouds,\u003cbr\u003eWhich spread like a girdle below the peaks, \u003cbr\u003eBut when the rains disturb them\u003cbr\u003eThey fly to the sunlit summits…\u003cbr\u003e    -Kalidas\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART- I: \u003cbr\u003eTHE HIMALAYAS\u003cbr\u003eAn Abode of Hindu Divinity\u003cbr\u003eEvolution of the Himalayas\u003cbr\u003eThe Great Himalayan Ranges and Peaks\u003cbr\u003eSanctity of the Himalayas\u003cbr\u003eGlaciers\u003cbr\u003eRivers\u003cbr\u003eClimate\u003cbr\u003eFlora \u0026amp; Fauna\u003cbr\u003eLifestyles\u003cbr\u003eAdventure Sports\u003cbr\u003eHill Stations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePART- II: \u003cbr\u003eSACRED PLACES IN THE HIMALAYAS\u003cbr\u003eRishikesh\u003cbr\u003eHaridwar\u003cbr\u003ePanch Prayag\u003cbr\u003eCHAR DHAMS-\u003cbr\u003e1. Kedarnath, \u003cbr\u003e2. Badrinath, \u003cbr\u003e3. Gangotri \u003cbr\u003e4. Yamunotri\u003cbr\u003eHemkund Saheb\u003cbr\u003eThe Valley of Flowers\u003cbr\u003eMata Vaishno Devi\u003cbr\u003eAmarnath\u003cbr\u003eMount Kailash\u003cbr\u003eMansarovar\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The India Club","offers":[{"title":"Shantha N Nair \/ Pustak Mahal \/ Hardcover","offer_id":68153543786864,"sku":"23353","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1041\/5203\/9792\/files\/23353.jpg?v=1793910936","url":"https:\/\/marketcalvexa.shop\/products\/the-holy-himalayas-an-abode-of-hindu-gods-illustrated","provider":"Alderstone House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}