Kashi House

What is Kashi House?

Kashi is Varanasi, in Indian myth the “city of light” - an allusion to the city’s historical status as a centre of learning, literature and culture. What most people don’t known is that a second Kashi was founded in Punjab by Guru Gobind Singh in 1706. Drawing inspiration from the Guru’s scholarly legacy, Kashi House was founded exactly three centuries later in 2006.

Kashi House is an independent, not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to preserving the heritage of Punjab and the Sikhs by publishing fine quality books. As a social enterprise, all profits generated from trading are retained in the company for future growth. The payout is in the form of social dividends – the dissemination of knowledge and instilling a sense of pride in future generations of Sikhs and Punjabis.

What is our aim?

Our goal is to discover, preserve and treasure our precious heritage. We have high standards - every title we release must astonish, enrapture and inspire readers of all ages. We are especially dedicated to fostering a sense of place, identity and confidence in the next generation. We are passionate, motivated and determined to leverage our skills, knowledge and networks to give them the best.

Who are we?

We are British-born Sikhs who have been investigating our identity, history and heritage since the early 1990s.

Today, we are considered authorities in our field of study. Our effectiveness stems from a combination of a powerful scholarly foundation augmented by many years of wide-ranging professional experience in the private sector.

We are committed to creating books that are beautifully crafted, offer great value for money and earn your respect. We have a passion for sharing knowledge that nourishes the intellect, challenges norms, and surprises with its hidden histories. We go to great lengths to delve into archives around the world to discover the most arresting imagery imaginable. We pride ourselves on capturing culture and bringing it to life through fabulous design and innovative spirit.

We believe we are uniquely placed to succeed in our mission. There is no other team in the world today that can match the quality and breadth of our output in our area of expertise.

The beginning of something big

To achieve its goal, Kashi House has devised an ambitious publishing programme comprising a range of exciting new future titles. We will be revealing more over the coming months.