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Vaishnavi Patel
Vaishnavi Patel is a writer whose debut novel, Kaikeyi, reimagines a figure from the Ramayana. Her work explores mythology and the roles of women within ancient stories. Patel's writing offers a fresh perspective on classic tales.
Goddess of the River
Synopsis
Goddess of the River is a lyrical retelling of the Mahabharata told from the perspective of Ganga. As the goddess of the river, she is imprisoned by Shiva and forced to live as mortal Jahnavi while conceiving her sons — each one destined for a different role in the epic's tragic history.
Genres
Characters
Ganga (Jahnavi)Protagonist
The goddess of the river, imprisoned by Shiva and forced to live as a mortal woman named Jahnavi while she conceives her sons.
ShantanuSupporting
King of Hastinapur and Ganga's husband during her time in human form; he is unaware of the divine nature of his wife or children.