Exploring Himalaya - Kinnara Malana

Malana situated in the interiors of district Kullu in Himachal in the Western Himalaya is known among the scholars world over for several reasons. Even though a less literate society till some time back preserves some unique traditions of immense cultural and historical value. Geographically it is located at a very remote valley in an isolated village. It speaks a language unknown to any other culture. Its system of administration is an elaborate democratic system. Their relationship with any other people is the main problem. The present work purports to carry forward the study on Malana contained in the previous publication. About the Author:Tobdan (1944) belongs to Lahul. He is interested mainly in the study of Lahul in Himachal in the Western Himalaya in respect of its history languages culture etc. Incidentally he has been studying about the surrounding areas of Kullu Kinnaur Spiti Zanskar etc. on the same subjects. His first publication was History and Religions of Lahul' (1984) and the latest is Ancient Lahul and Himalaya' (2021). Some of his books relate to Kullu Kinnaur Spiti etc. He has been member of the Governing Body of the Himachal Arts Culture and Language Academy Shimla. He has been associated with the People's Linguistic Survey of India Himachal Section Hindi and English.