| Summary: | This encyclopedia offers a complete overview of Hinduism and all other religions found in India and the Diaspora. It is strongly characterized by two special features, each pertaining to the fact that Hinduism is closely associated with India but has now become global in its reach. In relation to Hinduism in India, it views Hinduism not in isolation but in dynamic interaction, first with other religions of Indian origin and then with religions which did not originate in India. Secondly, the encyclopedia seriously takes into account the phenomenon of Hinduism in the Diaspora. The encyclopedia will fill the need for information and clarification of modern day Hinduism and Hindu history and traditions to Hindus in the Diaspora. The above is covered in a comprehensive reference work that covers: (1) Hinduism in various parts of the world such as Africa, North America, along with the description of it as practiced in India; (2) the various religious movements of a Hindu hue and (3) Hindu beliefs and practices as they are being understood and lived out in a modern global environment. And (4) this encyclopedia will contain entries on all religions found in India in the same spirit
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