Heat, love, and gods

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A woman traveling through southern India reflects on its complex religious and historical images. Descriptions of Bangalore, the Deccan plateau, Mysore, Ootacammund, Coonoor, Cochin and Trivandrum are given. Tips on lodging and dining, and a reading list are also included.

Author: Harrision, Barbara Grizzuiti

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Accelerating Mayhem

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A traveler explains his road journey from Delhi to Amritsar, India. He criticizes the poor quality of roads, irregular traffic and attitude of people. He feels it is more difficult to drive on roads in India than anywhere else in the world.

India, Personal narratives, Travel, Automobile travel, Wilkinson, Stephan

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Japan's mountains of the gods

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Summer is the season for religious pilgrimages in Japan. Visits to the shrines on the sacred mountains of Haguro, Gassan and Yudono are described.

Author: Downer, Lesley
Japan, Pilgrims and pilgrimages, Pilgrimages, Shrines

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Subjects list: India, Description and travel
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