"The Festival of India is a major event: a unique cooperative effort between the governments of India and the United States designed to bring a greater understanding of the compelx life and culture of India to the American people. This will be accomplished through an unprecedented range and variety of exhibitions and performances to take place throughout the United States in 1985 and 1986. Festival of India—the official book of the Festival—is a remarkable achievement, presenting in one volume choice selections of illustrations and text from the exhibitions organized by more than 35 museums for the Festival of India. [continues]" (front flap)