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Synopsis The book is a comprehensive treatment of Hindu Religion and Culture. It precisely and systematically delves upon Hindu religion which is Sanatan, ageless, with its serites embedded in Eternity. According is Hinduism the whole creation is Maya. Starting from pre-Indus Valley civilization, book beautifully discusses in various phases of development and growth of Hindu religion. It briefly discusses the growth of Hindu religion through Vedas, Brahmanas, Sutras, Puranas, Aranyakas, Ashram system and the various Upanishadas. It also details various systems of Indian philosophy. In addition non-Vedic system and their philosophies like Charvaka, Jainism and Buddhism. The book delineates authentically the Shaivas, Mother Goddess, the Shaktas, the Vaishnavas, the Ramayana and Mahabharata, ancient epics. The book also gives realistic account of caste system in India, its origin and development in present context. In the end the author has given a complete picture of Indian history through ages viz, kingdoms. The Muslim invasion, the Rise of Marathas, British ascendancy, the Indian independence. The students, teachers, research scholars will find the book very useful and most informative. The libraries and information and research centres will welcome the addition of this document in religion, philosophy and culture section.