Shreekant Somany's Book Highlights Preservation of Ladakh's Endangered Buddhist Art
Shreekant Somany's book, "Sacred Art of Ladakh: Fading Treasures," documents Ladakh's endangered Buddhist art, architecture, and spiritual heritage through photography and scholarly insights. Based on his nine visits since 1981, the book highlights fading murals, sculptures, and historic sites like Lamayuru and Leh Palace. Published by Niyogi Books, it aims to raise awareness about preserving this fragile cultural legacy. Somany has pledged all royalties to conservation initiatives supporting Ladakh's artistic traditions.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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thetribune broke this story on 4 Nov, 10:10 am. Other outlets followed.