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Sacred Symbols, Heritage and Decoloniality in India is a comprehensive study by Himanshu Roy that investigates the profound relationship between sacred symbols, cultural heritage, and decolonial thought in the Indian context. The work traces how symbols have functioned as repositories of knowledge, spirituality, and identity throughout Indian history.
Roy examines the ways in which colonial powers attempted to reinterpret and delegitimize indigenous symbolic systems, and how these symbols have been reclaimed and recontextualized in contemporary decolonial movements. The book bridges academic discourse on postcolonial theory with practical cultural analysis, offering insights into how heritage preservation intersects with the project of decoloniality.
Through careful analysis of various symbolic traditions across Indian religions and cultures, the author demonstrates how returning meaning to sacred symbols becomes an act of intellectual and cultural sovereignty. This work is essential for scholars of Indian history, postcolonial studies, and those interested in cultural decolonization.
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