Postscript description
* Wide-ranging topics include Hindu myths and legends, temple architecture, festivals, astrology, Ayurvedic medicine and contemporary Hinduism
* Maps provide easy reference to major cities, regions, rivers, mountains and pilgrimage sites
* List of principal dynasties and empires gives cultural, religious and historical background
* Reference material includes Sanskrit equivalents of English-language subjects
* Chronology places the main historical events and literary works
* Specially researched illustrations, including works of art reproduced here for the first time, reveal the rich imagery of sculpture, architecture, painting, dance and theatre
Read full publisher description * Maps provide easy reference to major cities, regions, rivers, mountains and pilgrimage sites
* List of principal dynasties and empires gives cultural, religious and historical background
* Reference material includes Sanskrit equivalents of English-language subjects
* Chronology places the main historical events and literary works
* Specially researched illustrations, including works of art reproduced here for the first time, reveal the rich imagery of sculpture, architecture, painting, dance and theatre
