“Life is like a flowing river. After the birth of her two sons, the story’s heroine Alakananda came as a sudden ray of light into the poor household of Akan and Lavanya. Out of love, Alakananda gradually became like a mother to her nephews. Yet, with time, the bonds of relationships began to loosen. As Alokananda, with her spirit of sacrifice and generosity, tries to hold the family together like a garland of unity, she encounters conflict, sorrow, and the emotional complexities of love—both fulfilled and unfulfilled. This journey of navigating through such turmoil forms the essence of Alokananda. In her effort to keep the family united, she does not even hesitate to hand over her own unborn child, with a smile, into the care of her sister-in-law. Between Akan, the father, and Lavanya, the mother, readers will find reflections of their own parental roles and emotions.”

‘Alakananda’ was born in the popular Facebook group Grantha Subas. The narrative’s smooth flow and its power to captivate readers helped Alokananda take the shape of a full-fledged book.