“We are going to Lahul. The expedition continues. <…>

A type of images, which came from more ancient times, in connection with the pre-Buddhist Bon-po and other cults of fire, is even more fascinating in its mystery, in its peculiar druidism, so interesting in connection with the study of the great migrations. The main theme of these images (partly reproduced in the works of Dr. Franke, 1923) is a mountain goat, a symbol of fire. Among these images, we can distinguish, in terms of technique, a number of layers, from ancient ones (similar to Sweden halristingar) to the newest ones, evidences of the inner existence of some cult.”

(N.K. Roerich. The Sword of Geser-Khan // The Flaming Stronghold.)