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Shiva Trilogy
What if Shiva was a man? — Amish Tripathi's mythological retelling of Lord Shiva
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Fastest-selling Indian book series, multiple Nielsen India bestseller records
About
The Shiva Trilogy by Amish Tripathi is the fastest-selling book series in Indian publishing history. It reimagines Lord Shiva as a historical Tibetan tribal chieftain who becomes the legendary destroyer and saviour of Meluha (the Indus Valley Civilization). Amish blends mythology, philosophy, and adventure into a compelling alternate history of ancient India.
- The Immortals of Meluha (2010): Shiva arrives in Meluha and is hailed as the Neelkanth, the prophesied saviour against the Chandravanshi enemy.
- The Secret of the Nagas (2011): Shiva hunts the Nagas to avenge Sati; discovers uncomfortable truths about good and evil.
- The Oath of the Vayuputras (2013): Shiva must use the Somras — the drink of the gods — as the ultimate evil; the saga concludes.
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