Gita Press and the Making of Hindu India - 10th Anniversary Edition

Gita Press and the Making of Hindu India examines the history, influence, and political-cultural role of Gita Press, one of India’s most significant and controversial publishing houses. The book traces how Gita Press built a vast readership through inexpensive religious texts and devotional literature while also shaping modern Hindu identity and nationalist discourse. According to the publisher description, the press created an empire that spoke in a militant Hindu nationalist voice and the book features an extraordinary cast of characters, including entrepreneurs, religious figures, and ideologues connected to its rise.[2] The title available under this ISBN is the 10th Anniversary Edition, indicating a later commemorative reissue of the original work.[1][4] The book is written by Akshaya Mukul, a journalist and author known for serious nonfiction reporting and historical analysis.[4] This work is commonly described as a detailed, research-driven study of print culture, religion, and politics in modern India, and it is useful for readers interested in the intersection of publishing, nationalism, and Hindu reform movements. The available listings confirm the exact ISBN 13 as 9789352643905 and the ISBN 10 as 9352643909.[1][4]