#Indian Mythology
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The Arrows of Ayodhya Review | A Heartfelt Ramayana Retelling Through Lakshman’s Eyes
'The Arrows of Ayodhya' by Raman Sharma is a nostalgic and deeply respectful retelling of the Ramayana from Lakshman’s perspective, blending devotion, emotion, and well-researched mythological detail into a compelling narrative.
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The Blind King
The Blind King by S. Deepanshu is a rare Mahabharata retelling that focuses on the emotional aftermath of war through a powerful dialogue between Krishna and Dhritarashtra, exploring guilt, truth, and acceptance.
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An Odyssey of Love Book Review: A Journey Through Chola History, Mythology & Timeless Love
A beautiful cover, the world of the Cholas, mythology, travel, and a love story shaped by history. My 4-star review of An Odyssey of Love by Avijit Dutt explores what I loved, what I wished had more depth, and why Sita's perspective became one of my favourite parts of the book.
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Dussehra Is More Than the Story You Think You Know: 4 Ramayana Retellings to Read Differently
We know the story: Rama, Sita, Ravana, Lanka, the battle, and the triumph of dharma. But what happens when we enter the Ramayana through Bharat, Lakshman, a modern retelling of Sita and Rama, or the battlefield of Lanka itself? These four mythological novels offer different ways of looking at the stories behind Dussehra.
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Nine Nights. Many Stories. One Powerful Idea: The Divine Feminine — 4 Books to Read Before Navratri
Before the nine nights of Navratri begin, let’s talk about the idea that lies at the heart of them: Shakti. From the Devi Mahatmya and Devi Bhagavatam to Radha and the women who carry divine identities across lifetimes, these four books offer different ways of entering the world of the Divine Feminine in Indian mythology.
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Before Navratri Begins, Let's Talk About Shakti: 4 Books to Understand the Goddess in Indian Tradition
Before the garba nights, Durga Puja pandals, golu displays and nine days of devotion begin, let's pause and talk about the idea at the heart of Navratri: Shakti. These four books explore the Goddess through mythology, philosophy, rituals, regional traditions and contemporary storytelling.
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Indian Stories That Will Take You Somewhere Completely Unexpected
Forget the stories you think you already know about India. These four books take you into forgotten royal histories, extraordinary mythological characters, the world of Goddess Sarasvati and the turbulent 14th-century Tiwa kingdom of Assam.
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You Probably Haven’t Heard of These 4 Indian Books
Think you already know Indian literature? Look beyond the usual names. From the glittering hotels of 1950s Calcutta to the upheaval of 1857, an unexpected Mahabharata retelling and a sharp-eyed portrait of India itself, these four lesser-known Indian books deserve a place on your reading list.
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Forgotten Women of Indian Itihasa: 5 Books That Bring Their Untold Stories to Life
Indian Itihasa is filled with powerful women whose stories often remained in the shadows. These five books explore Menaka, Yashodhara, Tara, Pampa, and Damayanti — women whose lives deserve to be remembered beyond the margins.
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6 Female Retellings from Indian Mythology That Put Women Back at the Centre of the Story
What happens when we stop looking at Indian epics only through their most familiar heroes? From Sabari and Gandhari to Uruvi, Saranyu, Yashodhara and Sita, these six female-centred retellings revisit familiar stories through women's voices, choices, silences and struggles.
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Puranic Retellings That Reveal Devi, Shiva, Vishnu & the Cosmic Nature of Indian Mythology
The Puranas are not just stories of gods—they are cosmic blueprints of creation, destruction, devotion, and karma. These six books open the doorway to India’s deeper mythological universe.
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Mahabharata Retellings That Reveal the Human Side of Dharma, Conflict & Destiny
The Mahabharata is not just an epic—it is a psychological landscape of human choices. These six retellings and interpretations explore its emotional depth, moral ambiguity, and timeless relevance in modern life.
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Ramayana Retellings That Reveal Sita, Dharma & the Many Faces of Devotion
The Ramayana is not one story—it is many perspectives layered across devotion, exile, sacrifice, and silence. These retellings explore Sita, Rama, and the moral complexity hidden within dharma itself.
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Krishnamurthy Shrikanth
An Indian fantasy author weaving mythology, wilderness, and the five elements into the ambitious TattvaVerse Saga—one story at a time.
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