Neeladri Vijaya: The Glorious Homecoming (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781645607977)

Neeladri Vijaya unfolds against the twilight of Chilika Lake, where the exiled Ramachandra Dev, once a mighty ruler, disguises himself as a humble oarsman while Lord Jagannath lies hidden in peril. Amidst drought and betrayal, loyal companions Lakshmi Paramaguru and Vishnu Paschim Kabat risk everything to rally allies and thwart a fraudulent Navakalevara. Secret journeys through forests and waterways, conspiracies in Murshidabad's opulent court, and battles at Pipili weave a tale of devotion and defiance. At its heart lies Ramachandra's agonizing choice between sacred duty and forbidden love for Razia. With shifting alliances and looming treachery, this epic novel dramatizes faith, sacrifice, and identity in an era of uncertainty, culminating in the deities' triumphant restoration to Puri's Ratna Simhasana.