Why Swarajya's November Print Issue Is A Must-Have

Recipients of our daily newsletters over the last few days might have received glimpses of our latest print issue in their email inbox.

Each day, we picked one cover story and gave a little sneak peek into what's inside the magazine - a never-before, thorough study into the state of temple management and their future in India.

You see, our temples continue to bring intense debates. On one side, there are calls to end state apathy and on the other, there’s a push for greater control.

But is there a better way? Can we chart a balanced course—one that respects tradition while embracing the need for change? That’s exactly what this year’s special issue's agenda is.

• Sumati Mehrishi looks at how Uttarakhand’s Char Dham temples are run: Kedarnath and Badrinath are managed by the government, while Yamunotri and Gangotri are run by priests. What’s working well, and what’s not?

• Adithi Gurkar traces the story of Tirupati. From being a sacred site to becoming a symbol of colonial and state control, especially with all the recent talk about its management and govt involvement.

• The Nagarathar Chettiar community in Tamil Nadu has found a smart balance in managing their temples—Independent, but with some government oversight. Rajesh explains this "Middle Path."

This is the kind of journalism we’d like ourselves to commit to—one that is focussed and not restless—and we believe you'd like it too.

Here's the link to the online edition.

All subscribers already have access and we can't thank you enough for your backing. And optionally, any contribution made through this link will be directed towards the production of this special issue.

And if you haven't subscribed yet or your subscription ran out, here's the link to subscribe.

• You can get the subscription for as little as ₹1200 ₹699, at a 40% discounted price.

• Or, get 12 monthly print copies along with full digital access.

Now is the best time.