This is the fourth of five volumes constituting a comprehensive reference on the Hindu religious traditions. The articles are in-depth critical research studies arranged by theme--making this referenc
Volume V of Brill's Encyclopedia of Hinduism covers religious symbols ranging from gemstones and mudras to sacred threads and vihanas. A section devoted to diaspora communities offers an up-to-date ov
This is the third volume of a five-volume reference that aims to offer in-depth yet clear and accessible information, for a broad audience of scholars, students, and general readers. The approach enco
Covering the entire breadth of the previous five installments, volume VI of Brill’s Encyclopedia of Hinduism is an essential reference guide offering systematized insight into the terminology of this
The six-volume Brill’s Encyclopedia of Hinduism -with first volume published in 2009 and completed in 2014 with Vol. 6- is a thematic encyclopedia, presenting the latest research on all the main aspec