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Kishen Shastry Analyzes Political Economy of Hindu Mutts in Karnataka
✍️ Mercatus Center
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 05:44 AM
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Kishen Shastry presented an analysis of the political economy of Hindu monastic institutions (mutts) in Karnataka at an event hosted by the Mercatus Center. He explored how these religious bodies influence regional economics and politics.
Kishen Shastry, a researcher associated with the Mercatus Center, focused his recent presentation on the political economy of Hindu monastic institutions, known locally as mutts, in the state of Karnataka.
He discussed the historical evolution of these mutts, their extensive land holdings, agricultural and educational activities, and how they interact with local administrative structures and community welfare initiatives.
The analysis highlights the intertwined nature of religious institutions and economic forces in South India, offering valuable perspectives for scholars, policymakers, and those interested in the socio‑economic dynamics of the region.
He discussed the historical evolution of these mutts, their extensive land holdings, agricultural and educational activities, and how they interact with local administrative structures and community welfare initiatives.
The analysis highlights the intertwined nature of religious institutions and economic forces in South India, offering valuable perspectives for scholars, policymakers, and those interested in the socio‑economic dynamics of the region.