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Page 10
... famous pashmina goat . Wars have been fought over their wool , which is used for making fine cashmere shawls . Trade in pashmina has continued over the centuries and is as profitable now as it was then . The Ladakhis are a cheerful ...
... famous pashmina goat . Wars have been fought over their wool , which is used for making fine cashmere shawls . Trade in pashmina has continued over the centuries and is as profitable now as it was then . The Ladakhis are a cheerful ...
Page 9
... famous Saddharma Pundarika Sutra , which refers to the ever presence of Buddha on the hills of Gridhrakuta . Buddhist pilgrims spend their days and nights in religious vigils burning lamps in these caves . The original road leading to ...
... famous Saddharma Pundarika Sutra , which refers to the ever presence of Buddha on the hills of Gridhrakuta . Buddhist pilgrims spend their days and nights in religious vigils burning lamps in these caves . The original road leading to ...
Page 15
... famous for a range of hand - block printed products , such as sarees , dupattas , dress material , bed sheets , pillow covers , table cloths , lugdas ( kind of saree ) , jajam ( colour- printed glazed durries ) , quilts and cotton ...
... famous for a range of hand - block printed products , such as sarees , dupattas , dress material , bed sheets , pillow covers , table cloths , lugdas ( kind of saree ) , jajam ( colour- printed glazed durries ) , quilts and cotton ...
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