Summary: The book "The Indian BUDDHIST ICONOGRAPHY Mainly Based on THE SADHANAMALA and Cognate Tantric Texts of Rituals" by Benoytosh Bhattacharyya discusses the significance of the Sadhanamala in the study of Indian Buddhist iconography. The text explores the Indian character of Buddhist statuettes and the influence of Indian tradition on the Chinese collection of Buddhist images. It also delves into the historical and cultural insights provided by the Sadhanamala regarding Tantric Buddhism from the 7th to the 13th century. The manuscript's incorporation of details on deities, authors, mantras, and magic prevalent among the Buddhists makes it a valuable source for understanding this mystic path of Buddhism. The text also emphasizes the need for the preservation of handwritten manuscripts and miniatures bearing illustrations of Buddhist deities for the study of iconography. Overall, the book sheds light on the diverse influences and developments in Indian Buddhist iconography, connecting it to Tibetan and Chinese expressions of the tradition.