A Pilgrimage to Kailash-Manasarovar

About the Book : - Lake Manasarovar, an expanse of sparkling blue water sprawling over several miles, and the snow clad Mount Kailash are considered by Hindus to be the centre of the universe. The holy lake is believed to be the seat of Brahma the Creator and Mount Kailash the abode of Lord Shiva and his consort, Parvati. The entire area covering many thousands miles is an oasis of peace and serenity. About the Author : - Monisha Bharadwaj studied Ancient Indian History and graduated from the London School of Journalism. Her unparalleled knowledge of Indian culture imbues her writings with the essence of India. Great Diamonds of India is the culmination of five years of research in India and London.An internationally acknowledged author, her books include The Indian Pantry, The Indian Kitchen, Inside India Quintessential Indian Style, Indian Beauty Secrets, and Stylish Indian in Minutes (IBH). She co-authored In Quest of God: A Pilgrimage to Kailash-Mansarovar (IBH). The Indian Pantry was short listed for the coveted Andre Simon Award (UK) and the UK Guild of Food Writers Award. It received the Literary Award in 2001 from the Academie Gastronomische in Germany.Nitish Bharadwaj has been a student of Sanskrit and the Hindu scriptures since the age of four and has had the opportunity to interact and learn from a great number of spiritual masters. A passionate photographer, he has travelled all over India, capturing the countrys natural heritage and ancient temple architecture. He is also a prolific actor, best known for his unsurpassed performance of Lord Krishna in the epic television series Mahabharata.The authors made their pilgrimage to Kailash-Mansarovar in May-June 2001 with their guru HH Swami Sadyojata Shankarashrama.