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The unique and fascinating heritage of the Himalayan region about the dancing gods is still virtually unknown to the scholars and general readers. the mountain region of mandi in himachal Pradesh abounds in an abundant treasures of religion and mythological materials. In this book, perhaps for the first time in any language of the world, an unknown cult has been dissected threadware which is so dear to its devotees and holds its away in spite of all modern advancements. The author has worked hard for decades to prepare and update this opus. The present work is a outcome of his extensive research, study, discussions and dialogues with thousands of persons at several places to highlight this splendid heritage with 100 coloured photographs. CONTENTS : Mohara, Rath, Evolutin of Rath, Who are they, An amlgam of folk cults, Temples and treasuries, Evolsion of Temples, Symbols and insignias, Powers and Privilegs, Fairs and Festivals, Friend, Philosopher and Guide, Subject and sub-ordinate, legends, parables, myths and meta-phros, Summing up , Bibliography, Appendices, Glossary of words, Illustrations.
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