Cultural Geography of Uttarakhand Himalaya

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Geography of Uttarakhand Himalaya. 3. Cultural history of Uttarakhand Himalaya. 4. Social structure and caste system. 5. Cultural identity of Uttarakhand Himalaya. 6. Major pilgrimages and cultural integration: past and present. 7. Temples of Uttarakhand Himalaya. 8. Gods, goddesses and folk deities. 9. Fairs and festivals. 10. Folk songs, dances and musical instruments. 11. Cultural procession (jatar). 12. Cultural realms. 13. Geography and culture. 14. Culture and geography. 15. Case study of selected villages and tribal communities.