#palaceofillusions

Completed!!! 'The Palace of Illusions' is a book by Chitra Banerjee Devakaruni. Most Indians are aware of the greatest and longest story ever written. The Mahabharat. So, why this book is necessary or interesting to read? The reason for Mahabharat is Draupadi, from Draupadi all things were started. Draupadi journey leads to the end of corruption and pollution in society in the age of Dwapar Yug. This version of the Mahabharat is narrated from the viewpoint of Draupadi, it shows you the pure reason for her existence in the period of Dwapar Yug. The narration of Draupadi holds you to complete this book and transport you into the magic, love, vengeance, mythology, morals and many more things that wouldn't allow you to stop thinking about who is wrong, who is right. You just can't put this down till the very end. Draupadi tells about her childhood, her relation with Krishna, and her love and respect for his dearest brother Dhri. Her question with Krishna will force you to think. Her marriage with five men and relationship with them, makes you angry, you will start thinking, 'Now where is a woman respect'. But later you stop thinking by saying to yourself "it's her destiny". But stills anger in your heart for her husband and other people due to some decisions they were made. Karan, who is a very attractive and interesting personality in the Mahabharata, his decision for his life gives you many lessons. Draupadi words during the preparation of war and in the war, also after war leave you with great lessons, about respect, love, war, destiny and also humanity. "Destiny is strong and swift. You can't trick it so easily. Even if you haven't come seeking it today, in time it would have found you" " A women's life is tougher than a banyan root, which exists without soil or water" "Truth like a diamond has many facets" Must Read !!! Enjoy !! #palaceofillusions #books #bookstagram #mythology #mahabharat #chitrabanerjeedivakaruni #mythologicalbooks #mustreadbooks #draupadi https://www.instagram.com/p/CURw9-GMEQh/?utm_medium=tumblr

🌟Book Review🌟 The Palace of Illusions by @divakarunichitra 🍃We all are aware of the great war that Mahabharata tells us about which led to the destruction of the entire mankind that was fought all because of a woman. But is it entirely the whole truth? 🍃This book answers all our questions to a point as it reveals the Mahabharata from Draupadi’s perspective – from a women’s perspective. 🍃Starting from her birth, to her marriage, to fulfilment of her fate, her hate and her love towards Karna, her humiliation, her exile, her rage, to her last breath all is enclosed in a little over 300 pages. 🍃The thing I liked the most about the book is the author didn’t try to typecast Draupadi to a specific role to a specific role of a daughter, wife, or mother. She was a woman who fought for herself and didn’t depended on anyone to protect her in anyways. She lived for herself first. This gave the Mahabharata a completely new perspective. 🍃As someone who has read the Mahabharata but always wanted to read it from a women’s perspective it has surprised me in every way. I am glad I have read this book. The storytelling was so different. I will surely recommend this book. Anybody who want to know the Mahabharata beyond what we have known from a long time can surely read it you won’t be disappointed. - 4/5 @goodreads __________________________ Follow @infusingwithsres for more bookish content Follow @infusingwithsres for Poetry/quotes/mental health Tags🌟 #bookstagram #book #palaceofillusions #thepalaceofillusions #bookrecommendations #bookreview #bookboxindia #bookish #booklover #bookphotography #bookofpoets #writersofig #bookstagrammer #bookstagrammerofindia #booksilove #bookworms #bookrecommendation #explorepage #viral #viralbook #photooftheday #bookreviewers #infusingwithsres #divakarunichitra #jobsinbooks #bookcommunity (at 𝒦𝑜𝓁𝓀𝒶𝓉𝒶 - 𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝒞𝒾𝓉𝓎 𝒪𝒻 𝒥𝑜𝓎) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRWT9fwlLoI/?utm_medium=tumblr

Tulips, a good book and a cup of tea, what else do you want on a sunny holiday... 😍 #familyday #sunnydays #tulips #tulipmania #palaceofillusions #chitrabanerjeedivakaruni #mahabharat #vancouverdiaries @divakarunichitra https://www.instagram.com/p/B8re4I_Jozj/?igshid=ew4ccb7nxnrh

A proud moment 🌻. I always wanted to meet her after #reading #palaceofillusions and yesterday it was like a dream come true! She’s such a down to earn and a wonderful person. When she was reading the passage from the book, it felt like reading the book there and there and see the mystery. Her aura, her presence is #inspiring . @divakarunichitra thank youuuu for contributing some inspiring stories in #indianliterature . Had an amazing time with the beautiful people! @_the.logophile_ @adhrin_g also also i met @ma.knows.best #readingisgood #books #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookstagramindia https://www.instagram.com/p/BsuD8FMn0zf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mzhukffkkgwl

I can’t keep calm because i am meeting @divakarunichitra TODAYY. ▶️Which is your favourite #book of her? #palaceofillusions or #theforestofenchantment ? . #bookstagram #book #books #bookstagrammer #bookstagramindia #book #books #reading #reading #reads #indianbookstagrammer #weekendreadingwithsonam #sonalisbookclub #love #bookblogging #readerviddh https://www.instagram.com/p/BsrwURwHVEj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8n7pzr51c1vm

Recently presented a critical paper on this outstanding text, "The Palace of Illusions" by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. The male-author of the Indian epic, Mahabharata was too partial or may be ashamed to reveal the power-hungry attitude of men to achieve their valour and dignity, causing ruins to civilization for their own benfit, so a woman had to be victimised for being the supposed cause of war of Kurukshetra. Divakaruni tries to bring justice for this woman, Draupadi, who was blamed for men's own exploits. However Divakaruni chose Draupadi, in the name of Panchali to retell the epic from a feminist perspective, in which the shadowy figures would deconstruct the older patriarchal versions and reconstruct an identity for themselves. Very happy to get a chance on doing a presentation on this book. Divakaruni brings out Panchali's hidden love for another man, out of marriage, whom she could met after her death. Written in a very critical, subtle and obscenity-proof language she creates an illusory effect to mesmerize readers and visit throughout the Palace of Illusions. #chitrabanerjeedivakaruni #palaceofillusions #feministreading #epic #incredibleread

What a fantastic #read! If you haven't already, get yourself a copy. Highly recommended! #PalaceofIllusions #goodreads #bestseller Thank you @kanupriyakesari 😘