THE CULT OF TARA

University of California, Berkeley, 1978, 1^st paperback ed/2^nd pr.  ISBN 0-520-03635-2.   Trade soft cover, 542 pages including Notes, Bibliography, and Index.  Good plus; wraps show some edge and cover wear, small corner bends, light reading creases on spine; binding sound.  Some yellow hi-lights in text; no other markings noted; black & white illustrations.  ‘Opens a new door for the Western student of religion to the understanding of ritual in one of its more sophisticated and artistic forms. ... The author provides a precise and descriptive representation of the actual rituals.  He gives a very readable translation of the important parts of the ritual texts such as the visualizations of the contemplated deity, prayers, praises, offerings, and innovations along with a detailed account of what the participants actually do.’ (from rear wrap)