A Fantastic State of Ruin: The Painted Towns of Shekhawati

Illustrated lecture by Dr. David Zurick, American geographer and photographer, author of numerous award-winning books on South Asia and Tibet. A recipient of the Association of American Geographers “Mt. Everest Award” for lifetime achievement in Himalayan Studies and is a Fellow of the Explorers Club

Lecture based on the new book of the same title which portrays the fascinating ruinous beauty of the painted towns of Shekhawati in Rajasthan. The talk will also present an intimate look at life and landscape on the arid fringes of Rajasthan

Event starts on Wednesday, 16 January 2019 at 05:30 hrs

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Talks

Dates

16 Jan 2019, 05:30 AM

Venue

A Fantastic State of Ruin: The Painted Towns of Shekhawati