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336 P Bharat Mata: Hindutva Political Symbol and Secular Aspirations by Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Shinekumar offers a profound and balanced exploration of one of India’s most powerful cultural symbols—Bharat Mata. Through historical, theological, and socio-political analysis, the author examines how this figure has evolved from a unifying symbol of national identity into a contested emblem of Hindutva ideology. Drawing on rich scholarship and critical insight, Shinekumar presents an inclusive and secular interpretation that reclaims Bharat Mata as a symbol of unity, justice, and pluralism. This timely study invites readers to reflect on the complex intersections of religion, nationalism, and identity in contemporary India. Hindu religious symbolism and goddess imagery 294.550 SHI 260522 20260522155521.0