Tanayaa: Daughters of the Sacred

Across centuries, she has worn many names—yet her spirit has remained unbroken.

She is Chitrangada, the warrior who led from the front, guarding her people with sword and strength.

She is Damayanti, whose love defied fate and restored her fallen husband’s glory.

As Shakuntala, she chose a king as husband and raised an emperor who reshaped a civilization.

She is Subhadra, silent witness to a world at war, who stepped forward in crisis to nurture the future.

As Madhavi, regal and virtuous, she embraced a divine mission, choosing a destiny few could dream of. She is Satyavati, born of the river, who rose to rule an empire with fearless resolve.

As Ulupi, she lived on her own terms, shaping destiny from the shadows.

She is Gargi, who fought for truth and fearlessly challenged the greatest scholars of metaphysics; Maitreyi, who walked beside her husband, not behind him, in pursuit of verity; and Shandilyaduhita, whose tapas was so pure it carried her and her devoted husband to heaven.

She is Tanayaa, the eternal daughter of Bharatavarsha, the sacred land, and the ever-living Shakti. In these ten retellings, ten remarkable authors bring to life the stories of women who stood tall in myth, legend, and memory—women who were not just muses or mothers, but seekers, warriors, thinkers, and rulers. A celebration of feminine strength, courage, and dharma, Tanayaa: Daughters of the Sacred is a literary tribute to the timeless energy that flows through the heart of Bharatavarsha.”