Hindu World is the first general encyclopedia of the vast world of Hinduism in two volumes. It succeeds in achieving the impossible task of covering almost every facet of Hindu life and thought embodying the result of recent scholarship as well as the traditional point of view. It contains over 700 lucidly written articles on a wide range of subjects ranging from lesser known subjects like dress, diet, alchemy magic, tantrism, medicine, magic, erotics, science, dance festivals and handicrafts to more frequently discussed topics like religion, philosophy, yoga, art, music, architecture, history, and mythology. 

The articles give a comprehensive account of the subject and by a system of cross references. Backed by index of over 8000 items, the encyclopaedia is a unique reference book as well as a treasury of Sanskrit terms and names.