HarperCollins Picks for Your Festive Reads!
The Forest of Enchantments
By Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni (Price: Rs 799, Pages: 372)
In The Forest of Enchantments, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni offers a captivating retelling of the Ramayana, centering the narrative around Sita and other often-overlooked women of the epic, such as Kaikeyi, Surpanakha, and Mandodari. This powerful novel explores themes of duty, betrayal and the quest for autonomy in a patriarchal society. Through Sita's eyes, Divakaruni poses vital questions about women's rights and treatment in relationships, transforming an ancient story into a contemporary tale of resilience and empowerment.
In The Footsteps Of Rama: Travels with the Ramayana
By Vikrant Pande and Neelesh Kulkarni
(Price: Rs 599, Pages: 272)
In In The Footsteps Of Rama, Vikrant Pande and Neelesh Kulkarni embark on an enlightening journey to retrace Rama's travels during his exile. Beginning with their quest to locate Chitrakoot, they explore significant sites mentioned in the Ramayana, traveling from Ayodhya through the Dandakaranya forest, Panchavati, Kishkindhya, Rameshwaram, and even Sri Lanka. Along their adventure, they uncover the deep connections between the epic's narrative and local folklore, revealing how the stories of the Ramayana continue to resonate with the people of the land. This book is a delightful read for both armchair travelers and enthusiasts of epic tales.
Sita: Warrior of Mithila (Ram Chandra Series Book 2)
By Amish Tripathi (Price: Rs 399, Pages: 376)
In Sita: Warrior of Mithila, set in 3400 BCE India, chaos reigns as the nation grapples with division, resentment, and corruption. The demon king Raavan of Lanka grows ever more powerful, exploiting the vulnerabilities of the Sapt Sindhu. In this tumultuous time, two tribes seek a savior and discover an abandoned baby, protected by a vulture from a pack of wolves. Adopted by the ruler of Mithila, this seemingly ordinary child is destined for greatness. This thrilling sequel in the Ram Chandra Series chronicles the rise of Sita, an orphan who evolves into a prime minister and ultimately becomes a goddess.
