Hindu Book Club to Host Online Review of “Silent Gods, Burning Temples”

Hindu Book Club is set to host a special online book review session featuring “Silent Gods, Burning Temples – The Cost of Refusing Ghar Wapsi” by author Amit Agarwal on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

The session will explore the historical themes discussed in the book, including Ghar Wapsi, Shuddhi, return to Hindu society, identity, community, collective memory and civilizational continuity.

The discussion will examine historical cases and narratives from Odisha, Kashmir and Bengal, along with examples involving Harihar, Bukka and Shivaji Maharaj. The event will also feature a live audience Q&A and an interactive discussion with the reviewers.

Distinguished Reviewers

• Niraj Mohanka – Moderator
• Vishal Agarwal – Reviewer
• Manjari Asawa – Reviewer

Event Details

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Time:

• USA Pacific: 8:00 AM
• USA Central: 10:00 AM
• USA Eastern: 11:00 AM
• UK: 4:00 PM
• Brussels: 5:00 PM
• Pakistan: 8:00 PM
• India: 8:30 PM
• Bangladesh: 9:00 PM
• Singapore: 11:00 PM

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About the Book

Silent Gods, Burning Temples examines historical cases and narratives concerning return to the Hindu fold, while discussing the social, religious and institutional factors associated with these processes.

About the Author

Amit Agarwal is a mechanical engineer from the University of Roorkee, now IIT Roorkee, and a 1990 batch alumnus. He has authored several books focusing on Indian history, temples and India’s cultural heritage.

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About Hindu Book Club

Hindu Book Club (HBC) is a volunteer-driven initiative focused on promoting literature related to Hindu heritage through online discussions, library outreach and community reading programs.

Hindu Book Club is a project of Hindu Heritage Foundation of America, Inc.