Garrett’s dictionary is a comprehensive guide to the religion, art, and cultural practices of the Hindu people. Drawing on a vast range of resources, the author provides a detailed description of the customs, traditions, and social mores that have shaped Indian society. A valuable reference work for scholars of South Asian studies, and a fascinating read for anyone interested in learning more about India’s rich cultural heritage. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the “public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.