A significant feature of this work is collecting information regarding the production etc., of temple cars from those who actually produce them. As such this is a work combining technical details and intelligent interpretations. The book consists of thirteen chapters neatly describing the components of temple cars and the process of their production. The introduction traces the origin of temple cars described in ancient authorities like Mayamata and other literary works including the Vedas. Rathas were used by the ancient kings as part oftheir army as well as a vehicle for travel by kings and other nobles. In ancient Tamil literature we get a number of references stating how the chariots were used by the heroes to meet their lady loves. The word tēr