Temple Tales from India

by Kumud Mohan

Discover timeless tales of little known temples in India -- from hidden caves in the Himalayas, to shimmering seas in the south, to a holy lake in the midst of a desert

Contents:

Foreword by Pandit Jasraj  
Preface  
Introduction 
Acknowledgements

1. A Deserted Shrine - Uttarakhand
2. A Treasure Trove - Orissa  
3. Demon’s Den?   - Himachal
4. Scholar & Scholarly River - Uttarakhand 
5. Vignettes from the Fair -  Rajasthan
6. A tryst with Mother  - J & K
7. Horse Pond  - Uttarakhand
8. Ajanta’s Offspring  - Maharashtra 
9. Gourmets’ Gully  - Delhi 
10. A Jewel Casket  - Karnataka
11. Hidden Valley  - Uttarakhand
12. Ganapati’s Playground  - Maharashtra
13. The Ultimate Mantra -Uttarakhand
14. A Walk in the Clouds  - Himachal
15. Temple of our Times - Delhi 


About the Author:

Kumud Mohan has contributed over 400 features as a freelance writer and photojournalist to reputed international publications and organizations such as SPAN (published by US govt.), Disability World, India Currents and Hinduism Today (USA); Gemini News Agency (London); Asian Breeze (Japan); Swagat, Discover India, India Today, Outlook, Femina, The Times of India, Hindustan Times, Economic Times, Indian Express, Business Line, Grassroots, The Pioneer, India Perspectives, UNICEF, OXFAM & others.  


A rare combination of a writer, photographer and musician, Kumud Mohan obtained a diploma in Journalism from the School of Careers, Berkshire, UK. She graduated in Home Science from Lady Irwin College, New Delhi, and attained Visharad in Classical Music from Gandharva Maha Vidyalaya, New Delhi. She also completed a course in Art and Culture conducted by the National Museum, New Delhi.

Kumud Mohan was awarded a trophy by the Automobile Association of Upper India for long-distance driving. She was also accorded recognition by Landbase India for excellence in photography and by the Indian Red Cross for distinguished voluntary service.