Gods, Goddesses and Demons

Contents: Preface. I. Gods: 1. Vedic Pantheon. 2. Mahadeva. 3. Vishnu. 4. Brahma. 5. Buddha. 6. Ganapati. 7. Skanda. 8. Rama. 9. Hanuman. 10. Krishna Vasudeva. 11. Worshipful ones. 12. Minor deities. II. Goddesses: 1. Goddesses. 2. Apsara. 3. Kamakhya. 4. River Mother. 5. Kali. 6. Yakshi. 7. Dakini. 8. Yogini. 9. Durga. 10. Yoni worship. 11. Shakti Pitha. 12. Matrika. 13. Benign mothers. III. Demons: 1. Demons. 2. Ravana. 3. Ghatotkacha. 4. Bali. 5. Mahishasura. 6. Tarakasur: Tripurasur. 7. Minor devils Select bibliography.

"The book is in-depth study of Gods, Goddesses and Demons of Indian pantheon. It gives insight into religion, mythology and culture of India since the days of Indus Civilization. Drawing from various sources such as archaeological finds, iconography, Vedic, Upanishadic, Puranic and epic literature it provides a rich research material critically apprised by a renowned scholar." (jacket)