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Hinduism, one of the oldest religion on the earth, is an outcome of a continuous process of interaction of time-tested rituals, varied philosophical schools, in-depth researched scriptures and renowned mythologies. It is more a way of life harmonizing the micro & macro cosom, Purush & Prakriti, Brahama & Jiva. This book, in quiz form, gives a bird's eye view of all the basic fundamentals of Hindu religion i.e. Philosophy, sculpture, temple architecture, plastic art forms and rituals. The chapter on Homas Yajnas & Fire rituals is a classic example of Vedic ritualistic heritage. It will definitely create an interest for a detailed exposition on various facets of the religion for scholars as well as any modern day Hindu. A mini Encyclopedia of Hinduism. About the Author A civil servant by profession, working as Deputy Director in Ministry of Defense, Pankaj Dixit has a throughout first class academic career. He is an ardent and motivated scholar with specialized interest in Vedic rituals and Temple architecture. He has been honored by Albert Museum, London for a study on South Indian Temple Architecture. An alumnus of Lal Bahadur Shastri Sanskrit Vidyapeeth, New Delhi, he has learnt Vedas traditionally in Guru-shishya parampara. His articles on Hinduism, Vedas and Temple Architecture keep appearing in National dailies. He has several books on Hinduism related topics to his credit. Table of Contents 1. Rrituals 2. Temples of India 3. Vedas 4. Hindu God and Goddess 5. Homas, Yajnas and Fire Ritual 6. Puranas 7. Hindu Festivals, Fasts and Pilgrimage (Holy places) 8. Upanishadas 9. Mahabharat 10. Ram-Katha (Ramayan) Answers