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This gift edition features the greatest mythological stories retold by India’ favourite author Sudha Murty. Filled with innumerable unusual legends of powerful gods and demons, alluring creatures and feisty women, the books in this collection are packed with arresting illustrations, captivating characters and magical worlds to keep every reader hooked. Read these enchanting narratives that will transport you to another time and fill you with a sense of wonder.
Extraordinary stories that reintroduce the fascinating world of India’s greatest epic, the Mahabharata.
Unknown myths about the three most powerful gods from the ancient world-Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
Fascinating stories that surround the two most popular avatars of Lord Vishnu-Rama and Krishna-and their lineage.
From Parvati to Ashokasundari and Bhamati to Mandodari, this book features fearless women who frequently led wars on behalf of the gods, slew demons and protected their devotees.
A gem of a collection featuring lesser-known accounts of wit, wisdom and intrigue from Indian mythology.
Imprint: India Puffin
Published: May/2022
ISBN: 9780143458005
Length : 990 Pages
MRP : ₹1099.00
Imprint: Penguin Audio
Published:
ISBN:
Imprint: India Puffin
Published: May/2022
ISBN:
Length : 990 Pages
MRP : ₹1099.00
This gift edition features the greatest mythological stories retold by India’ favourite author Sudha Murty. Filled with innumerable unusual legends of powerful gods and demons, alluring creatures and feisty women, the books in this collection are packed with arresting illustrations, captivating characters and magical worlds to keep every reader hooked. Read these enchanting narratives that will transport you to another time and fill you with a sense of wonder.
Extraordinary stories that reintroduce the fascinating world of India’s greatest epic, the Mahabharata.
Unknown myths about the three most powerful gods from the ancient world-Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
Fascinating stories that surround the two most popular avatars of Lord Vishnu-Rama and Krishna-and their lineage.
From Parvati to Ashokasundari and Bhamati to Mandodari, this book features fearless women who frequently led wars on behalf of the gods, slew demons and protected their devotees.
A gem of a collection featuring lesser-known accounts of wit, wisdom and intrigue from Indian mythology.
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.
Today we celebrate 73 years of the iconic Sudha Murty, India’s beloved author, whose stories have touched hearts far and wide. This collection brings together her illustrious tales filled with characters that feel like friends and lessons that linger long after the pages are turned. So whether you’re new to her work or a dedicated […]