What happens when deities are uprooted? When temples are destroyed, but memory remains? Gods in Exile is a new anthology inspired by the groundbreaking work of Padmashri Dr. Meenakshi Jain. Curated by award-winning journalist and linguist Avatans Kumar, this collection invites a group of contemporary writers to reimagine the civilizational trauma of temple desecration and the quiet resilience that followed. These are not just stories of the past.
They are stories that hold a mirror to our present, urging us to reckon with our history and its implications for the future. The contributors to this anthology are not just writers. They come from diverse fields—history, law, AI, literature, classical arts, and Vedanta. Their varied perspectives converge around one truth: memory, when reclaimed, can become cultural power.
If you’re passionate about heritage, this book is a must-have. If you’re part of an academic or cultural institution, consider integrating it into your classroom, library, or event programming to enrich your understanding of Indian heritage. The anthology is presented by INDICA, a notfor-profit organization operating in Indian and the US in the domain of Indian Knowledge Systems, and published by BluOne Ink.
