Synopsis This work in six volumes provides an insight into the diverse historical events, religious beliefs and cultural practices in vogue in different parts of India. First volume is devoted to the states of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan. It also covers the relevant aspects of life of people of union territory of Delhi and Chandigarh. Volume two focuses on the five states and union territory of Pondicherry of South India. Volume three is concerned with the history religion and culture of Western India. Fourth Volume describes the same for eastern states of India. Fifth and sixth volumes are devoted to central and north eastern regions. This voluminous work will be of great utility to the students, teachers, scholars and common masses alike.