Hindu Samskaras published in 1949 and written by Raj Bali Pandey is a study on the important religious ceremonies in Hinduism. The book is currently available for free download in pdf format at the website of the Central Archaeology Library in New Delhi . The book focuses on the origin and reason as to why most Samskaras are performed. Link – You can download the book here from ASI website - Hindu Samskaras (please note that in the link click on the pdf view to download the book) The pdf file size is 16.2 MB. You will need a pdf reader installed to read the book.