Abstract

Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s formulation of Hindutva remains one of the most influential and debated philosophical contributions to modern Indian political and cultural thought. Developed during the early 20th century Savarkar’s conceptualization of Hindutva was not merely a religious or theological idea but an expansive civilizational framework that defined Indian nationhood in terms of shared culture historical continuity collective memory territorial belonging and national consciousness. Hindutva as Savarkar articulated was a philosophy grounded in a holistic understanding of Hindu identity that transcended sectarian boundaries and embraced a cultural unity shaped over millennia. His writings particularly the seminal text Hindutva: Who Is a Hindu? elaborated a nationalism rooted in common ancestry geographical attachment to the sacred land of Bharat and cultural heritage preserved through traditions languages monuments and historical experience. This research paper examines Savarkar’s