H for Hidimba – A Mother First and Always
Hidimba looked at her son, pride and joy reeking from every pore of her body. He is the fruit of my unconditional
G for Gandhari – A Mother of a Hundred Sons and Fierce Protector
Gandhari Reminisces I waited for my son, a tremor of uncertainty stirring something deep beneath the facade of calmness. I knew today
F for Falgu River – Cursed by Sita
Sita and Dasaratha on the Banks of the Falgu River Sita sat on the banks of the Falguni River, awaiting the return
E for Ekajata – One of the Sita’s Guards in Ashoka Vatika
I am Ekajata, one of a small group of elite women guards appointed by our King Ravana, the Lord of Lanka,
D for Dushala – the One and Only Unfortunate Kuru Daughter
Dushala’s Husband is Held Captive Arjuna held Jayadratha, the King of Sindhu’s, neck, ready to squeeze his life breath. Bhima, who was
B for Balandhara – the Beautiful Princess of Kashi – Bhima’s Third Wife
Bhima Meets Balandhara Bhima’s eyes followed her graceful yet determined moves. She and her opponent, a tall, powerful man with rippling muscles,
A for Adrika – the Impetuous Apsara – Mother of Satyavati
Adrika’s Love for Water I loved the water, especially rivers. I played in them whenever I had the chance. Coming down to
Kanha Becomes Keshava – Destroyer of Keshi – the Horse Demon
Keshi Hurtles Into Vrindavan Keshi looked terrifyingly formidable. His horse-form was humongous. His gallop raised so much dust that it was impossible
Aristasura – the Bull Demon
Aristasura and Kamsa Aristasura stood in front of Kamsa, his head down, lost in his thoughts, quite oblivious to the confused ramblings
The Poison-Breasted Putana
Putana and Kamsa Putana hesitated, her hand on the knob, her eyes staring unseeing at the intricate carvings and etchings on the
