Title: Nava Durga: The Nine Forms of the Goddess
Author: Nalini Ramachandran
Illustrations by: Priyanka Pachpande
Publisher: Puffin Books
Type: Paperback
Length: 96 pages
Age recommendation: 6 years and above
Navaratri (the festive 9 nights before Dusshera) is celebrated with great pomp and festivities across the country. But did you ever wonder what the nine forms of the Goddess are or why certain customs and rituals originated?
Nalini Ramachandran’s ‘Nava Durga: The Nine Forms of the Goddess’ is an enlightening and enriching book which dives head-long into the fascinating culture behind Navaratri.
Quoting our kbc member Shipra (who reviewed this book long back in our kbc community):
“The book has traditional tales revolving around the nine forms of Durga, described in new and interesting ways to help children read and understand them better. It also gives information on how each Durga festival is celebrated in different parts of the country. This book is surely going to help children recognise and develop all the positive qualities that the goddess embodies.”
No festival is complete without a decadent feast!! We learn about the list of mouth-watering delicacies offered to Nava Durga over the nine days (Venn Pongal, singhare ke atte ka halwa, malpua, puri-halwa-chana, puran poli!!) Yummy!!
The author’s extensively researched book is a wonderful way to introduce your children (and adults) to Goddess Durga! Woven together with lucid words and brilliant illustrations, this book weaves together a vibrant and rich tapestry as an ode to The Nava Durga!
A special mention to the vibrant and stunning illustrations by Priyanka Pachpande which really elevate the words in the book.
Go ahead and grab this book during the Navaratri festivities and discover the ‘how the Goddess resides in you as Adi Shakti’!! Highly recommend this gem of a book.
ADDED BY ASHA – My Little Book of Nava Durga: Celebrate the Nine Forms of Goddess Durga This Navratri by the same author is a board book perfect for smallies!!
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