Ganga: The Constant Goddess

Category Literature & Fiction
Format Paperback
Imprint Rupa
Price 295

ISBN: 978-93-5333-268-6
Pages: 271 pages
Date: 20 November 2018

ABOUT THIS BOOK

Believed to be the liquid manifestation of Shakti and the nurturer of the three worlds with her life-sustaining waters, Goddess Ganga is the epitome of beauty and purity, famous for her indomitable spirit and boundless charm. Renowned as a devoted daughter, a caring mother, a passionate lover, and a merciful saviour, she is here to absorb and absolve us of our sins. A constant goddess, she is part of the Indian ethos, revered, and loved across the ages.

The exquisite epic that is Ganga’s story, from her miraculous origins, her sojourn in the heavens, her poignant relationships with the divine trinity, the birth of her sons—Bhishma and Kartikeya, and her descent into a wicked world that is not worthy of her, is dazzlingly told by Anuja Chandramouli. Without this Goddess, life as we know it will be over, for her righteous retribution will be terrifying.

This book is a vibrant retelling of the story of Ganga, who has the power to save us all and bestow the precious gift of moksha, embracing saints and sinners alike with her all-encompassing compassion.

AUTHOR OF THE BOOK

Anuja Chandramouli is a best-selling author and widely regarded as one of the finest writers in mythological fiction and fantasy. She followed up her highly acclaimed debut novel, Arjuna: Saga of a Pandava Warrior-Prince, which was named as one of the top five bestsellers in the Indian writing category for the year 2012 by Amazon India, with Kamadeva: The God of Desire, Shakti: The Divine Feminine, Yama’s Lieutenant and its sequel: Yama’s Lieutenant and the Stone Witch, and Kartikeya: The Destroyer’s Son. Her articles, short stories, and book reviews appear in various publications like The New Indian Express, The Hindu, and Femina.

An accomplished orator and storyteller, Chandramouli regularly conducts workshops on creative writing, mythology, and empowerment in schools and colleges across the country. She is a student of classical dance and yoga.