This month, Books, Chai & More, the Raah Book Club, will be discussing the book The Daughter of Kumari by Jeyamohan.
When the troops of the powerful sultan Allauddin Khilji conquer Madurai, the city’s goddess, Meenakshi, flees to the coastal land of Kumari. There she remains for sixty years, sheltered within the Venad kingdom, as the land flourishes under her presence and protection. When the divine law finally calls Meenakshi to her home, Madurai, her departure is felt as a deeply human loss – to the people of Kumari, she is no longer just a deity but also a daughter.
This discussion will be led by Sameer Joshi.
Event venue
Raah - A Literacy & Cultural Centre, Office 730, 7th & 8th Floor, Marvel Vista, Junction, Lullanagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411040, India
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