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Did you know that the Trinity often turned to goddesses to defeat the asuras?
Did you know that the first clone in the world was created by a woman?
The women in Indian mythology might be fewer in number, but their stories of strength and mystery in the pages of ancient texts and epics are many. They slayed demons and protected their devotees fiercely. From Parvati to Ashokasundari and from Bhamati to Mandodari, this collection features enchanting and fearless women who frequently led wars on behalf of the gods, were the backbone of their families and makers of their own destinies.
India’s much-loved and bestselling author Sudha Murty takes you on an empowering journey
-through the yarns forgotten in time-abounding with remarkable women who will remind you of the strong female influences in your life.
Imprint: India Puffin
Published: Oct/2019
ISBN: 9780143442349
Length : 192 Pages
MRP : ₹250.00
Imprint: Penguin Audio
Published:
ISBN:
Imprint: India Puffin
Published: Oct/2019
ISBN: 9789353056933
Length : 192 Pages
MRP : ₹250.00
Did you know that the Trinity often turned to goddesses to defeat the asuras?
Did you know that the first clone in the world was created by a woman?
The women in Indian mythology might be fewer in number, but their stories of strength and mystery in the pages of ancient texts and epics are many. They slayed demons and protected their devotees fiercely. From Parvati to Ashokasundari and from Bhamati to Mandodari, this collection features enchanting and fearless women who frequently led wars on behalf of the gods, were the backbone of their families and makers of their own destinies.
India’s much-loved and bestselling author Sudha Murty takes you on an empowering journey
-through the yarns forgotten in time-abounding with remarkable women who will remind you of the strong female influences in your life.
Sudha Murty was born in 1950, in Shiggaon, North Karnataka. Author, philanthropist, educator, public speaker and engineer, she completed her master’s in computer science from IISc, Bangalore. She is the founder of the Infosys Foundation and the chairperson of the Murty Trust. A bestselling author, with more than three hundred titles to her acclaim, some of her most famous books include Three Thousand Stitches, Dollar Bahu and Wise and Otherwise. She writes in English and Kannada, and her books have been translated into all major Indian languages and have sold over 60 lakh copies around the country.
Over the years, Sudha Murty has been recognized with many prestigious awards, including the Padma Bhushan and the Padma Shri from the Government of India in 2023 and 2006, respectively; Bal Sahitya Puraskar in 2023; the R.K. Narayan Award for Literature in 2006; the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award in 2020; and Lokmanya Tilak and Mahatma awards in 2024. She was also awarded the Rajyotsava and Attimabbe Award for excellence in Kannada literature from the Government of Karnataka in 2000 and 2012. Sudha Murty has received nineteen honorary doctorates from various universities across India. Currently, she is also serving as the President-nominated member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha.
It isn’t always easy to be a woman. As our little girls grow up, we’d love to have them mentored by some of the strong women, with strong voices who aren’t always brought to the limelight. There is so much the women before us have done to bring us where we are – and it’s […]