Encyclopaedia of Hindu Gods and Goddesses/Suresh Chandra. 1998, 376 p., plates, figs, $42. ISBN 81-7625-039-2.
"An authentic and outstanding work on "Encyclopaedia of Hindu Gods and Goddesses" compiled and edited and arranged in alphabetical order by a keen scholar of Hinduism. On the one hand, Hinduism regards God as a superfluity while on the other it sponsors a deeply emotional theism as the noblest form of religion. The true glory of Hinduism consists in presenting all these Gods and goddesses with their life, doctrines and philosophy. Strictly speaking, Hinduism as a religion must be distinguished from Hinduism as a social organisation. This encyclopaedia includes life and teaching of renowned Hindu Gods and goddesses. This encyclopaedia aims to provide material in lucid and readable form enabling students, researcher and the lay alike for an understanding and dissemination of the subject in proper perspectives. This renews our acquaintance with literature which we have neglected or forgotton. This is the ultimate purpose of author's efforts and he wishes and pray that this is fulfilled. This encyclopaedia is for the benefit of the students, teachers and research scholars as well as laymen who wish to know the key aspects of Hindu Gods and goddesses." (jacket)