Hindu Rites and Rituals: Sentiments, Sacraments and Symbols
Hindu Rites and Rituals: Sentiments, Sacraments & Symbolsbreaks the record with an astonishing number of superb color photographs, paintings and maps. These enable the reader to experience the depth of Hinduism and gain a better understanding of how Hindus live, how they have adjusted to migration and changing cultural trends, and how they cope with daily stress through their rites, daily rituals and festivals. The effort and care taken to include the minutest details and references from the ancient Sanskrit shastras is commendable. There's something here for every reader; all young Hindus who have been pestering parents about the "why's", parents who sorely wish to have the right answers, as well as teachers, admirers and academics. The book is worthy as a birthday gift or a gift for young Hindus about to get married. The extensive explanation of thevivahrites with photographs will make the Hindu wedding ceremony all the more meaningful and increase its sanctity in the hearts of the new couple. A must read prior to marriage.--Dr. Rashmikant Mehta, Sanskritist and Director of the B.J. Institute of Learning and Research, Ahmedabad, India