Tantra represents one of the most significant integrating factors of the Vedic and Buddhist tradition. The Buddhist concept of Tara "the symbol of primordial female energy as the consort of Avalokitesvara, the symbol of primordial male principle"-has played a vital role in this direction. It is, thus, quite in the fitness of things that Prof. Pushpendra Kumar has been able to bring out this illustrious volume entitled `Tara-the Supreme Goddess'.

The volume deals with all the important aspects of Tara, specially origin of Tara Cult, forms and iconography of Taras including the forms as found in Hindu Tantra, popularity of Tara cult in the various parts of the country and abroad and Rituals of Tara Cult.

This is perhaps the first attempt of its kind. I am quite sure; lndologists all over the world will welcome this laudable venture of Prof. Pushpendra Kumar.