The Sacred India Tarot: Inspired by Indian Mythology and Epics | Cards for Beginners/Professionals with Meanings | Handbook for Easy Learning, Daily Readings | With Premium Magnetic Box & Bookmark

I fell in love with India through the study of its ancient healing system Ayurveda, so when I came across this unique Tarot deck, it called to me instantly and I’m thrilled with it, eager to explore the cards and their insights. The accompanying book is fabulous, too: deep but also easy to understand — kudos to the author and creator for his ability to unite Tarot with the profound spirituality of India. Highly recommended! Follow-up: This is fast becoming a favorite deck; the insights of the book are truly remarkable and soul-resonant.

I love this deck, but it is not for beginners, unless they are truly using it as part of Hindu study. The handbook is incredibly informative, and Arya knows his Tarot, and his lore certainly. Some of his information on the history of Tarot is dated, known now to not be correct but the card meanings are very good and pertinent, along with the correlation with Hinduism, making it very satisfying to work with. Some of the art is a little sloppy, tho very lovely. That is my only complaint, as it were!

As a practicing Hindu who grew up in the West, I just adore this deck. The imagery is beautifully painted and the symbolism really is out there for the reader. Most Eastern-religion themed decks are created by people who don't actually practice the religion and it shows. This is a deck created by and for Hindus who have an interest in using the Tarot for personal insight. The guidebook tells the mythological stories in a way that really bring the symbolism in the cards to life and make them realateable to everyday life. The only problem, and it's a small problem, is the guidebook. It seems to be trying to force fit the meanings from the RWS deck onto the Indian/HIndu/Buddhist symbolism and it really doesn't work. It would have been better if they had just given a more in-depth version of the story and let it speak for itself without trying to force an artificial meaning on the cards.

All my Tarot reading life I have sought a deck with a Hindu or Indian theme and on a whim I typed the right words into Amazon and got The Tarot of Sacred India. After reading the product details, I knew I had to have it. I figured it would be a RW style deck with East Indian pictures. I'm glad I was wrong. The Major Arcana is done with the Gods and Goddesses of Hindu religion and there are a few surprises there. I wont spoil it. The minor Arcana is done with The story of the Buddha, Shiva and Parvati and the other two suits come from the Ramayana and Mahabharata. It is similar to the style of The Mythic Tarot. It comes in a set with a book about 330 pages. It has no LWB. The author goes into some very heavy stuff before the section on the cards. He writes about Mantra, Yantra, and Karma. All of these things have to do with the cards. I don't think this is a deck that you would be able to just start reading for people right out of the gate. You shouldn't. The author also has a lot to say about some tarot traditions that some may have forgotten such as cleansing the deck before reading, not letting others handle the deck and suggests you keep one for personal readings and one for the public. This is not a deck for beginners unless they have a real affinity with all things Indian and already know the concepts he discusses The artwork is not what I expected, but I love what has been done.I adore these cards. I would recommend these to anyone who loves the Tarot and India! The author takes the religious history of his country very seriously which only adds to its greatness. Each Major Arcana card has a detailed description of the God or Goddess represented as well as their Mantra. Instead of upright/reverse he uses the terms Light and Shadow depending on the other cards and their placement. I would call this a scholarly deck. Each card in the Major Arcana also has been given a karma type which he explains at the beginning of the book.There are two death cards, one being (no surprise) Kali and two World cards. He doesn't have to work hard to make the stories fit the cards, its as if the Tarot were made for the Hindu pantheon. The cards are made of good quality card stock that wont fall apart easily. The artist does a wonderful job and at first I was disappointed that the cards didn't have that look we have all associated with Hindu art, I was pleasantly surprised with her use of color and the little hidden things in the cards. I really can't say enough good things about this deck. I have only read for myself so far so I can't really comment on that yet. Buy this deck, it really is amazing!

At best I can only give 4 stars to this product. The materials are low quality. I am still not sure this isn't a used set. The outer box looks askew, glued together haphazardly. The inner box looks damaged as well. The book has a foul oder and yellow pages. This is not the quality expected for an $80. set. My $25 Steampunk set was better quality. Now, as for the actual deck of cards it is of decent cardstock and the artwork is lovely. The text in the book is good and well thought out. I believe the authors had a difficult task and did it well. The should have either used better materials or charge a lower price. So, quality of materials used verses cost lowered the rating. The text, thought, and correlation of the tarot content saved it from being lower.

This tarot set hit me with an absolute sense of joy when I first opened the box. The cards are all Hindu themed and follow the stories of many of the great epic stories in the pantheon. The imagery is stunning and the book explains why each card was drawn the way it was. The over 300+ page book is thorough and explains the major concepts behind the Hindu religion. Stunning!!!!

It is beautiful and deals with the Divine. But it smells terrible which is an insult to the sacred content of the cards.

This is one of the most beautifully illustrated decks I have ever seen!!! The book is very detailed and stunningly curated with stories that represent a wholesome spectrum of Indian spirituality. I love how each card is explained with the light and dark shadow of every blessing and poses important questions to help you think about what the card is saying in your journey. The writer is very adamant about respecting the deck and not use it for novelty/entertainment, which I admire. I wouldn't recommend this if you're trying to find an easy deck. Though it has it's similarities to other decks, it has a unique paradigm. It def takes more study, but the illustrations and the insight is worth it!

Absolut großartiges Tarotset! Sehr viel mehr kann ich gar nicht dazu sagen, die Karten sind vibrant, magisch, Weltverbindend, wunderschön gestaltet und werden sicher zu einem meine rLieblingssets werden. Sie vermitteln tiefere Erkenntnisse, als viele andere, sehr oberflächlich gestaltete Kartendecks. SY

The imagery is lovely, and the respect for spiritual paths is wonderful. The book itself could be a stand-alone epic source of information on Eastern traditions. The only downsides are you can't just use it without reference to the book — which I believe is a good thing for most of us, but some won't like that. I'm not fussed by the card stock, it's fine, but for the price I would have preferred larger images and a little nicer card stock. But, if you are into Eastern philosophy or spiritual paths, highly recommended.

Gostei bastante do livreto que acompanha para explicação das cartas. Algumas cartas têm histórias mal escritas ou elaboradas, incluindo o significado para as cartas. Senti que foi feito um bom trabalho, na medida do possível, em alinhar a mitologia hindu com a do tarô. Esperava mais das artes; algumas delas são bem toscas, para dizer a verdade, como desenhos feitos à mão de forma infantil, mal coloridos ou detalhados; mas há artes deslumbrantes também.

This tarot deck is truly amazing . Combining a 350 page handbook with 82 stunning tarot cards, this tarot deck is a must-have for tarot deck collectors. The handbook provides in-depth stories of Indian mythology and epics.

Sriguru Rohit Arya has created something really unique – a Tarot deck based on the Itihasas and Puranas of Bharat while still staying true to the Tarot ethos. The artwork by Jane Adams is breathtakingly detailed, the packaging is superb, and the cards have a very premium look and feel, and are a good size. But as a student and practitioner of the Tarot, what is of most interest and use to me is the accompanying 350-plus page book written by Sriguru. This is so much more than the usual Little White Book that comes with most decks – it's a thoroughly researched and well-written introduction to the theory of Karma, not just the Tarot. Each card is explained in detail, starting with the type of karma it represents, the elements at play, the mantra that acts as a gateway, and a beautiful explanation of the story it represents. Tarot Readers will be happy to note that for each card, there are detailed notes on the Upright and Reversed meanings which will prove helpful. Very easy to use, excellent value for money.