Study of Gaya (Hindu pilgrimage center) in its religious and sociological aspects.

Study of the importance of Varanasi as a centre for Hindu pilgrimage and the traditional priestcraft of the place.

Based On The Sacred Complex Designed By L.P. Vidyarthi. It Reveals Novelty In The Application Of This Model. In Addition To Sacred Geography, Sacred Performaces And Sacred Specialists, It Throws Light On Sacred Sacrifices, Sacred Symbols And Sacred Beliefs. Useful For Those Who Wish To Know About The Integrational As Well As Dynamics Aspects Of Hindu Civilization.

Contributed articles honoring the Indian anthropologist Lalita Prasad Vidyarthi.

In this text, leading scholars from around the world take stock of two centuries of international intellectual investment in Hinduism. Since the early 19th century, when the scholarly investigation of Hinduism began to take shape as a modern academic discipline, Hindu studies has evolved from its concentration on description and analysis to an emphasis on understanding Hindu traditions in the context of the religion's own values, concepts and history. Offering an assessment of the current state of Hindu studies, the contributors to this volume identify past achievements and chart the course for what remains to be accomplished in the field.

Study of the importance of Deoghar and Rajgir, Hindu pilgrimage centers in Bihar.