Social and religious significance of baolis in Jammu region

Anglický jazyk

Social and religious significance of baolis in Jammu region

Vydavateľstvo: GRIN Verlag
Rok vydania: 2015
Formát: Paperback
Rozmer: 210 x 148 mm
Jazyk: Anglický jazyk
ISBN: 9783656860082

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O knihe

Scientific Essay from the year 2014 in the subject Sociology - Miscellaneous, , language: English, abstract: Heritage is a wide conception that encompasses our natural, indigenous and historic or cultural inheritance. It refers to something, which is inherited from one's ancestors something immaterial, as a style of philosophy that is passed from one generation to another. It can be divided into various categories but here we are concerned with the built heritage. Built heritage, in its broadest sense consists of an individual or group of buildings, structures, monuments, or installation or remains, which are associated with architectural, cultural, social, political, economic, or military history.
The baolis or natural water springs of Jammu region are unique examples where ecological and environment considerations have led to sanctifying of perennial water sources since ancient times. In grained into of the life of rhythm of hill and high land communities of outer Himalayan ranges of Jammu regions. These sacred springs have evolved as cultural institutions that not only showcase social, religious practices but also are windows to native art and architecture. [...]