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Reviewed on October 15, 2014 | Fiction
Set in 16th-century Rajasthan, Duva's story introduces us to the lives of a family of Hindu temple dancers. From the moment of his daughter's auspicious birth during long-awaited rains, Adhira's father dreams of her future as a devadasi, a consecrated temple dancer symbolically wed to the Hindu god Krishna. Happy to follow his wishes and begin her training, Adhira soon displays spiritual gifts ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
