Chath: Ek Amar Virasat

Chhath – Ek Amar Virasat is a powerful and emotional four-generation saga that intertwines spirituality tradition and the strength of familial bonds through the lens of India’s revered Chhath Puja. Set in the tranquil village of Dihghana on the banks of the Ganga the novel tells the story of Kunti Sarla Karan and Vaishnavi — each carrying forward the sacred legacy of devotion and cultural identity. The story begins with Kunti the wise matriarch whose deep faith in nature the Sun God and Chhath rituals forms the spiritual core of the family. Her daughter Sarla grows up amid famine and colonial struggle learning resilience and sacrifice through her mother’s teachings. Sarla’s son Karan is sent to the city in search of a better future. Though physically distant he remains deeply connected to his roots through letters remittances and memories of his grandmother’s values. Karan’s daughter Vaishnavi born during the post-1971 patriotic fervor represents a new India — modern educated and urban. Yet through stories rituals and the essence of Chhath Puja she rediscovers her ancestral strength realizing that faith and culture are timeless guides in uncertain times. This novel is more than a tale of ritual; it is a celebration of endurance unity and the unbroken spiritual thread that connects generations. Chhath – Ek Amar Virasat offers a rich cultural tapestry that honors the sacred bond between humanity nature and divine gratitude — a truly timeless heritage.