Cultural History of Hinduism in the Age of Independence

This volume focuses on developments in the age of Independence from the years 1947 to 2017, including contemporary issues in defining, interpreting, studying, and mobilizing Hinduism. Key topics explored in this volume include the postcolonial renegotiation of authoritative sources; the intertwining of Ayurvedic and yogic holistic self-development with new media and nationalism; the interplay of traditional norms and democratization; caste and the politics of representation; the rise of Hindutva; visualities of political messaging; the active intervention of religious actors in the public sphere; and the global construction of Hinduism in India and the diaspora.A Cultural History of Hinduism in the Age of Independence is part of a six-volume set providing an authoritative survey of one of the world’s oldest religious traditions in its social and cultural contexts, from ancient times to the present. Each volume includes essays on sources of authority; body and mind; social organization and everyday norms; identity, difference, and dialogue; power and politics; visual culture; lineages and emerging exemplars and movements; and global context.Cultural Histories Series titles are available as hardcover sets for libraries needing just one subject or preferring a tangible reference for their shelves or as part of a fully-searchable digital library. The digital product is available to institutions by annual subscription or on perpetual access via www.bloomsburyculturalhistory.com . Individual volumes for academics and researchers interested in specific historical periods are also available in print or digitally via www.bloomsburycollections.com .