Out of the Himalayas rise the myths and legends, literature and culture of India. Shows the physical formation of snow, icicles, glaciers and rivers. This great mountain range is a challenge to mountaineers, a haven to pilgrims, and a source of immense beauty to all who come within its shadow.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322752
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Culture
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Himalaya Mountains
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Legends
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Snow and ice climbing
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Formations (Geology)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Glaciers
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Rivers
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Snow
Crafts & Visual Arts → Culture
Documentary → Documentary films - India
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Culture
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Mountaineering
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Snow and ice climbing
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Formations (Geology)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)