Lokesh Ohri

Lokesh Ohri is an Indian anthropologist, historian, writer and a cultural activist based in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, who has campaigned for the preservation of the natural and cultural heritage of the Doon Valley.[1] He is the founder of Been There Doon That, an educational initiative that spreads awareness about the natural, social and cultural history of the Doon Valley through walks, lectures and workshops.[2] He is a covnener for the Dehradun chapter of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage.[3]

Lokesh Ohri
Born
Dehradun, India
NationalityIndian
EducationSt Joseph's Academy, Dehradun
University of Heidelberg, Germany
Known forHeritage conservation in the Doon Valley, Uttarakhand
Scientific career
FieldsCultural anthropology, Heritage conservation
InstitutionsUniversity of Heidelberg

Biography

Ohri was born in Dehradun and attended St Joseph's Academy and has a master's degree in sociology. He received his PhD in cultural anthropology from the University of Heidelberg.[4] Ohri has long campaigned against insensitive and rapid development in Uttarakhand, particularly in the state capital Dehradun, which has led to a reduction in green cover of the state, partial or complete loss of heritage canals and water bodies through pollution or road construction, and poor restoration work on historic monuments.[5] In 2013, he founded Been There Doon That, an initiative that highlights the cultural, natural and social heritage of the Doon Valley through public lectures, talks and heritage walks.[6][7]

Books
  • Ohri, Lokesh (2019). Till Kingdom Come: Medieval Hinduism in the Modern Himalaya. Orient Blackswan. ISBN 978-8178245423.[8]
  • Ohri, Lokesh, ed. (2019). Walking with Laata: 50 Trails through Doon Valley's Living History & Nature. Book World. ISBN 978-9381089408.[1]

References
  1. "'A walkable city keeps us close to our real selves': Heritage revivalist Lokesh Ohri". May 15, 2019.
  2. "Learning about Dehradun's food history, one bite at a time". Hindustan Times. May 1, 2016.
  3. "INTACH". chapter.intach.org.
  4. https://www.sai.uni-heidelberg.de/ethno/index.php?language=en&page=staff/ohri
  5. Pioneer, The. "Planting trees better than setting up fountain at Clock Tower". The Pioneer.
  6. "Doon heritage walks a grand success | Dehradun News - Times of India". The Times of India.
  7. Pioneer, The. "'Been There, Doon That?' features 10 walks to explore Doon heritage". The Pioneer.
  8. "'Till Kingdom Come' book review: The Mysterious Valley". The New Indian Express.
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