The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism (2 Vol Set)

To teachers whose gift of learning I can never fully repay.

To students whose learning has taught me, and whose friendship has enriched me.

To Fiona, Vera, and Gavin, who put life back into perspective every day,

although they have yet to know this.

To Rachel, who has made all of this possible.

Published in 2002 by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc.
29 East 21st Street, New York, NY 10010

Copyright © 2002 by James G. Lochtefeld

First Edition

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Lochtefeld, James G., 1957–
The illustrated encyclopedia of Hinduism/James G. Lochtefeld.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-8239-2287-1 (set)
ISBN 0-8239-3179-X (volume 1)
ISBN 0-8239-3180-3 (volume 2)

1. Hinduism Encyclopedias. I. Title.
   BL1105.L63 2002
   294.5'03—dc21 99-
   CIP

Manufactured in the United States of America

Staff Credits
Editors: Margaret Haerens, Michael Isaac, Christine Slovey
Editorial Assistant: Rob Kirkpatrick
Book Design: Olga M. Vega
Cover Design: MaryJane Wojciechowski
Production Design: Erica Clendening, Beverly Fraser, Christine Innamorato,
MaryJane Wojciechowski