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Tag Archives: INDIAN EPIC
Dear Sakhi: The Lost Journals of the Ladies of Hastinapur (Mahabharata Companion, #4)
Dear Sakhi: The Lost Journals of the Ladies of Hastinapur by Sharath Komarraju My rating: 5 of 5 stars View all my reviews
Pradyutita (Jaya! Book 1)
Pradyutita by Geetha Krishnan My rating: 5 of 5 stars The retelling of the story of the Bharatas, the struggle, the internal conspiracies, jealousies, unfulfilled ambitions and power. The narration and pace of the story urge the readers to go … Continue reading
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Tagged ANCIENT INDIAN HISTORY, ARYAVARTA, BHARATAS, BOOKS, DWAPAR YUGA, GEETHA KRISHNAN, INDIAN EPIC, INDIAN HISTORY, INDIAN MYTHOLOGY, JAYA, MAHABHARATA, MIND GAMES, POLITICS
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HARAPPA: Curse of the Blood River
HARAPPA: Curse of the Blood River by Vineet Bajpai My rating: 5 of 5 stars History and mythology always fascinated me and this book is the amalgamation of both. Right from the title of the book to all the chapters … Continue reading
Imposed Knot
Imposed Knot by Madhuri Tamse My rating: 2 of 5 stars The story was quite emotional at times, yet at the same time the story will remind you of watching a typical Indian TV soap. But this book needs some … Continue reading
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Tagged BOOKS, CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE, CULTURE, FATE, INDIAN CONTEMPORARY, INDIAN EPIC, INDIAN FAMILY DRAMA, INDIAN MARRIAGES, MADHURI TAMSE
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The Krishna Key
The Krishna Key by Ashwin Sanghi My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the first book I have read from the writer and I wondered why did I not read this book earlier. Nevertheless, after reading lots of reviews … Continue reading
Shikhandi and Other Stories They Don’t Tell You
Shikhandi and Other Stories They Don’t Tell You by Devdutt Pattanaik My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the third book I have read from the writer and as expected from the book blurb based on an unexplored theme … Continue reading
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Tagged BOOKS, CULTURAL, HINDU SCRIPTURE, HINDUISM, INDIAN EPIC, INDIAN MYTHOLOGY, MAHABHARATA, NON-FICTION, PHILOSOPHY, PURANAS, RAMAYANA, RELIGION, TRANSGENDER, VEDAS
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99 Thoughts on Ganesha
99 Thoughts on Ganesha by Devdutt Pattanaik My rating: 4 of 5 stars Very well structured book based on the facts and versions of Lord Ganesha, one of the most popular Hindu diety. Some were known facts and tales and … Continue reading
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Tagged ANCIENT INDIAN HISTORY, BOOKS, BUDDHISM, FESTIVAL, GANESHA, HINDU SCRIPTURE, HINDUISM, INDIAN EPIC, INDIAN MYTHOLOGY, JAINISM, MAHABHARATA, PURANAS, RELIGION, SHIVA-SHAKTI, VEDAS, WORSHIP
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The Seeds of War
The Seeds of War by Ashok K. Banker My rating: 4 of 5 stars The 2nd edition of the MBA series from the writer met my expectations. The narration was good like the first one. The story of Yayati, how … Continue reading
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Tagged ANCIENT INDIAN HISTORY, ASHOK K BANKER, BOOKS, INDIAN EPIC, INDIAN MYTHOLOGY, MAHABHARATA
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Karna’s Wife: The Outcast’s Queen
Karna’s Wife: The Outcast’s Queen by Kavita KanĂ© My rating: 5 of 5 stars Excellent book. A totally different perspective on the Mahabharata through the eyes of Karna’s wife. View all my reviews
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Tagged ANCIENT INDIAN HISTORY, BOOKS, INDIAN EPIC, INDIAN MYTHOLOGY, KARNA, KAVITA KANE, MAHABHARATA, URUVI
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The Mahabharata Secret
The Mahabharata Secret by Christopher C. Doyle My rating: 5 of 5 stars Its a good thriller with the elements of mystery, emotions, espionage & ancient history beautifully blended together. After reading this book my interest on reading books on … Continue reading