This encyclopedic work is a must read for anyone who wants a quick answer to the history, philosophy, rituals and cultural meanings of symbols that are necessary to understand Hinduism at a deeper level.- Prof. Deepak Shimkhada, Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University, CA, USA Prabha Duneja has created a gracious, accessible and sublime journey into the breadth and depth of Hinduism...This is a book I will return to many times. - The Rev. Canon Charles P. Gibbs, United Religions Initiative, CA, USA Hinduism-Scriptures and practices beautifully bridges the gap between the East and West, and the ancient and contemporary. - Rev. Michael Moran, Spiritual Life Center, CA, USA Prabha Duneja is to be commended for her tireless efforts to shine the glorious light of Vedic teachings into today's world - Rev. Ellen Grace O' Brian Center for Spiritual Enlightenment, CA, USA