From Bollywood to Peacock, from Namaskar to Tea, this photographic alphabet is a celebration of India in all its vast and colourful diversity.

Prodeepta Das explores India's customs, religions and culture, focusing both on the rhythms of the bustling cities, and on day-to-day village life.

This stunningly photographed introduction to this unique and vibrant subcontinent has been updated with new images of today's India.