Encyclopedia of Hinduism , one of the world's major religions is set to be unveiled. It covers Indian history, civilization, language and philosophy,architecture, art, music and dance,medicine, sciences and social institutions and religion, spirituality and the role of Hindu women, and it is the culmination of a 25 year academic effort. The encyclopedia of Hinduism is written in English and it includes about 7,000 articles on Hinduism and its practices.