Appendix M: Suggested Readings and References

Prof.(Dr.) D G Mahto, Founder & CEO -

Appendix M: Suggested Readings and References

This appendix presents a thoughtfully curated list of books, articles, journals, photographs, and digital resources for readers who wish to delve deeper into the rich heritage of Himachal Pradesh. From sacred temples and serene landscapes to local communities and vibrant cultural expressions, these references offer valuable insights and visual representations that have guided and inspired the content of this book. The authors gratefully acknowledge these sources for their contribution to preserving and sharing the culture, nature, and serenity of Himachal Pradesh.

1. Temples and Spiritual Sites

Images

  1. Pixabay. (n.d.). Baijnath Temple in Himachal Pradesh [Photograph]. Pixabay. https://pixabay.com/photos/baijnath-temple-himachal-pradesh-1015489/

  2. Unsplash. (n.d.). Himachal Temple Landscape [Photograph]. Unsplash. https://unsplash.com/photos/temple-himachal

Write-up Sources
3. Incredible India. (n.d.). Temples of Himachal Pradesh. Ministry of Tourism. https://www.incredibleindia.org/
4. Sharma, R. (2018). Sacred architecture in Himachal: Cultural and religious perspectives. Journal of Himalayan Studies, 6(2), 45–58.

2. Flora and Fauna

Images
5. Pexels. (n.d.). Himalayan Forests [Photograph]. https://www.pexels.com/photo/himalayan-forest
6. Pixabay. (n.d.). Snow Leopard [Photograph]. https://pixabay.com/photos/snow-leopard-himalayas-animal-1581845/

Write-up Sources
7. Singh, S., & Thakur, A. (2020). Biodiversity of Himachal Pradesh: An ecological overview. Indian Journal of Ecology, 47(1), 12–20.
8. Himachal Tourism. (n.d.). Wildlife and forests. https://himachaltourism.gov.in

3. Local Tribes and Communities

Images
9. Alamy. (n.d.). Gaddi tribe woman, Himachal Pradesh [Photograph]. https://www.alamy.com
10. India Picture. (n.d.). Tribal dance of Himachal Pradesh [Photograph]. https://www.indiapicture.in

Write-up Sources
11. Bhasin, V. (2007). Status of tribal women in India. Studies on Tribes and Tribals, 5(1), 1–16.
12. Wikipedia contributors. (n.d.). Gaddi people. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaddi_people

4. Folk Music, Dance, and Culture

Images
13. Flickr. (n.d.). Himachal folk dancers in costume [Photograph]. https://www.flickr.com
14. Shutterstock. (n.d.). Kullu Dussehra festivities [Photograph]. https://www.shutterstock.com

Write-up Sources
15. Cultural India. (n.d.). Folk dances of Himachal Pradesh. https://www.culturalindia.net
16. Thakur, D. (2015). Music and dance traditions in the hills of Himachal. Folklore Research Journal, 9(2), 112–129.

5. Nature and Landscapes

Images
17. Unsplash. (n.d.). Spiti Valley landscape [Photograph]. https://unsplash.com
18. Pexels. (n.d.). Himalayan snow-capped peaks [Photograph]. https://www.pexels.com

Write-up Sources
19. India Today Travel Plus. (2021). Discovering serenity in the Himalayas. India Today. https://www.indiatoday.in/travel
20. Live History India. (2022). Spiti: The desert mountain valley. https://www.livehistoryindia.com

6. Division of India: Local Publications and Magazines

  1. Himachal Darpan. (n.d.). Articles and features on local culture and lifestyle. Himachal Darpan Magazine. [Print or Online Edition].

  2. The Himachal Times. (n.d.). News and cultural insights from Himachal Pradesh. The Himachal Times. [Print or Online Edition].

  3. Mountain Voice. (n.d.). Eco-sustainability and environmental issues in the Himalayas. Mountain Voice Magazine. [Print or Online Edition].

  4. The Times of India. (n.d.). Reports and features on Himachal Pradesh. The Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/

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References arranged in other categories and style: 

1. Temples and Spiritual Sites

Pixabay. (n.d.). Baijnath Temple in Himachal Pradesh [Photograph]. Pixabay. https://pixabay.com/photos/baijnath-temple-himachal-pradesh-1015489/

Unsplash. (n.d.). Himachal Temple Landscape [Photograph]. Unsplash. https://unsplash.com/photos/temple-himachal

Incredible India. (n.d.). Temples of Himachal Pradesh. Ministry of Tourism. https://www.incredibleindia.org/

Sharma, R. (2018). Sacred architecture in Himachal: Cultural and religious perspectives. Journal of Himalayan Studies, 6(2), 45–58.

2. Flora and Fauna

Pexels. (n.d.). Himalayan Forests [Photograph]. https://www.pexels.com/photo/himalayan-forest

Pixabay. (n.d.). Snow Leopard [Photograph]. https://pixabay.com/photos/snow-leopard-himalayas-animal-1581845/

Singh, S., & Thakur, A. (2020). Biodiversity of Himachal Pradesh: An ecological overview. Indian Journal of Ecology, 47(1), 12–20.

Himachal Tourism. (n.d.). Wildlife and forests. https://himachaltourism.gov.in

3. Local Tribes and Communities

Alamy. (n.d.). Gaddi tribe woman, Himachal Pradesh [Photograph]. https://www.alamy.com

India Picture. (n.d.). Tribal dance of Himachal Pradesh [Photograph]. https://www.indiapicture.in

Bhasin, V. (2007). Status of tribal women in India. Studies on Tribes and Tribals, 5(1), 1–16.

Wikipedia contributors. (n.d.). Gaddi people. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaddi_people

4. Folk Music, Dance, and Culture

Flickr. (n.d.). Himachal folk dancers in costume [Photograph]. https://www.flickr.com

Shutterstock. (n.d.). Kullu Dussehra festivities [Photograph]. https://www.shutterstock.com

Cultural India. (n.d.). Folk dances of Himachal Pradesh. https://www.culturalindia.net

Thakur, D. (2015). Music and dance traditions in the hills of Himachal. Folklore Research Journal, 9(2), 112–129.

5. Nature and Landscapes

Unsplash. (n.d.). Spiti Valley landscape [Photograph]. https://unsplash.com

Pexels. (n.d.). Himalayan snow-capped peaks [Photograph]. https://www.pexels.com

India Today Travel Plus. (2021). Discovering serenity in the Himalayas. India Today. https://www.indiatoday.in/travel

Live History India. (2022). Spiti: The desert mountain valley. https://www.livehistoryindia.com

6. Division of India: Local Publications and Magazines

Himachal Darpan. (n.d.). Articles and features on local culture and lifestyle. Himachal Darpan Magazine. [Print or Online Edition].

The Himachal Times. (n.d.). News and cultural insights from Himachal Pradesh. The Himachal Times. [Print or Online Edition].

Mountain Voice. (n.d.). Eco-sustainability and environmental issues in the Himalayas. Mountain Voice Magazine. [Print or Online Edition].

The Times of India. (n.d.). Reports and features on Himachal Pradesh. The Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/

6. Temples and Spiritual Sites

Images:

Write-up Sources:

  • Incredible India. (n.d.). Temples of Himachal Pradesh. Ministry of Tourism. https://www.incredibleindia.org/

  • Sharma, R. (2018). Sacred architecture in Himachal: Cultural and religious perspectives. Journal of Himalayan Studies, 6(2), 45–58.

7. Flora and Fauna

Images:

Write-up Sources:

  • Singh, S., & Thakur, A. (2020). Biodiversity of Himachal Pradesh: An ecological overview. Indian Journal of Ecology, 47(1), 12–20.

  • Himachal Tourism. (n.d.). Wildlife and forests. https://himachaltourism.gov.in

8. Local Tribes and Communities

Images:

Write-up Sources:

9. Folk Music, Dance, and Culture

Images:

Write-up Sources:

  • Cultural India. (n.d.). Folk dances of Himachal Pradesh. https://www.culturalindia.net

  • Thakur, D. (2015). Music and dance traditions in the hills of Himachal. Folklore Research Journal, 9(2), 112–129.

10. Nature and Landscapes

Images:

Write-up Sources:

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