The book being the first of the vikramaditya trilogy came as a suggestion by my editor when we had started editing the final draft of my debut fiction abhaya. Half of my wishlist books are filled with this genre. Shatrujeet nath has brought that flavor of modern presentation of mythology in his book the guardians of the halahala. My friend, dia, was the one who had enrolled my name in the contest, but i thank her that she did because the book is an interesting read.
One of the most famous names in indian history has been chandragupta ii also known as vikramaditya, the author takes us to his court at ujjain as he is entrusted by the ancient one with the guardianship of a dagger containing the deadliest of all poisons halahal which had been extracted from depths of the ocean. The guardians of the halahala, by shatrujeet nath posted on january 26, 2015 july 25, 2019 by vinay leo r. The former is a part of religion and myth, and the latter, of history and legend. Vikramaditya veergatha book 1 the guardians of the halahala.
It is now up to samrat vikramaditya and his council of nine to quell the supernatural hordes and prevent the universe from tumbling into chaos. I could be in the halahala world for a long timeall i know about vikramaditya is through the vikramaditya and vedalin tamil. I did try convincing shatruji if in some way i can know what next, but well the answer was to read the next book the conspiracy at meru. The guardians of the halahala is unlike any book you have read in the indian historical fiction genre till date. The guardians of the halahala was in my wishlist for more than a year. Feb 21, 2018 download the pdf version of vikramaditya veergatha 1. The premise of the first book in the vikramaditya veergatha is that an asura took part of the deadly poison and hid it in a dagger, which lord shiva. Oct 15, 2016 book 1 of the series, called the guardians of the halahala by shatrujeet nath was the one i picked up first. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Shatrujeet nath is the creator of the runaway national bestseller series vikramaditya veergatha, a fourbook mythofantasy arc which includes the guardians of the halahala, the conspiracy at meru and the vengeance of indra. A sweeping tale of honour and courage in the face of infinite danger, greed and deceit, the guardians of the halahala is a fantastical journey into a time of myth and legend. Dec 11, 2015 his first book, the karachi deception, was published in 20. Buy vikramaditya veergatha book 1 the guardians of the halahala book online at best prices in india on.
Book 1 the guardians of the halahala by shatrujeet nath isbn. The reason i say the guardians of the halahala is a mirror image is, that the weaknesses in amishs books are almost completely avoided. Vikramaditya veergatha, mumbai, maharashtra, india. This book is the first part of the trilogy, which starts with an asura in the prison of halahala. Doortodoor salesman, copywriter, business journalist and assistant editor at the economic times, shatrujeet nath was all this before he took to writing fiction fulltime. The guardians of the halahala vikramaditya veergatha book 1 by shatrujeet nath book cover the book cover features a dangerously fashioned dark dagger with an obsidian dagger and wickedly curved blade housing the halahala at its heart in the form of the blue light. The four horsemen of the frontier guard stood at the top of a high ridge, watching the dull orange sun edge into the purple haze that obscured the far horizon. The guardians of the halahala, his second book, and the first in the vikramaditya trilogy series, was published in 2014. Sep 04, 2016 the guardians of halahala by shtrujit nath. This book is the first one in a series of three books. The guardians of the halahala by shatrujeet nath goodreads. Click download or read online button to get vikramaditya veergatha book 1 the guardians of the halahala book now. The guardians of the halahala by shatrujeet nath overdrive. It has all the qualities which can bind reader to book.
So the samrat and his council of 9 are designated as the guardians of halahala. Apr 17, 2020 the deadly halahala, the alldevouring poison churned from the depths of the white lake by the devas and asuras, was swallowed by shiva to save the universe from extinction. The beginning of a trilogy, it effortlessly combines religion, legend, history and even one of the most iconic characters from our fables, bringing a unique perspective to their story. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Shatrujeet nath is the creator of the runaway national bestseller series vikramaditya veergatha, a four book mythofantasy arc which includes the guardians of the halahala, the conspiracy at meru and the vengeance of indra. At present, he is writing the conspiracy at meru, the second volume of the trilogy. Buy vikramaditya veergatha book 1 the guardians of the. If mythofiction mixed with thick plot is your kind of story then guardians of halahala is for you.
The guardians of the halahala read watch and think. Download it once and read it on your kindle device. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. With the first page itself i felt so attached to the book and with turning leaf to leaf evens unfold in very nice manner. A small portion still remainsa weapon powerful enough to guarantee victory to whoever possesses it. The guardians of the halahala book at rs 350 piece history. The guardians of the halahala is a historical fiction, based on indian mythology. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Thanks to the author that its going to be big series. Book 1 the guardians of the halahala by shatrujeet nath from. The language and vocabulary used by author is bit complex and some unnecessary uncommon words are used, and therefore a normal english reader can find it bit over the head vocabulary. Aug 03, 2016 i decided to start with the guardians of halahala a book which i received from the author shatrujeet nath on winning a promotional contest on facebook. By the time i finished reading the first part i was restless and already wanted to read the book ii.
Described as a new face to indian mythology by dna, shatrujeet writes for movies and web shows as well. And yet, shatrujeet nath does just that, in his second book, the guardians of the halahala, merging myth and legend in a gripping narrative that kept me engaged, till the very end, and then, made me wish i didnt have to wait long for book two. This book is published by jaico publishing in 2015 and has 428 pages. The churning of the ocean by asuras and devas in search of the amrit followed by the discovery of the deadly poison, halahala that was consumed by lord shiva in order to protect the asuras and the devas, is a familiar hindu mythology.
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The guardians of the halahala is a fantastical journey into the time of myths and legends. About the book the deadly halahala, the alldevouring poison churned from the depths of the white lake by the devas and asuras, was swallowed by shiva to save the universe from extinction. Jan 21, 2015 the guardians of the halahala is as perfect as it can get, and if the first book in the series is any indication of whats next to come, then the vikramaditya trilogy can very well emerge as a modern day masterpiece. I knew that no matter what, i had to read the book and so i went on to see how the cover looks like and then, the blurb of the book. The guardians of the halahala vikramaditya veergatha part 1. Down below them was the marusthali, flat and parched, a spidery network of cracks on its surface running infinitely westward. Book 1 the guardians of the halahala by shatrujeet nath for free with a 30 day free trial. Halahala happens to be the deadliest prison, which came out from the ocean during the period of churning. May 31, 2017 the guardians of the halahala by shatrujeet naththis is the first book in the vikramaditya veergatha series, though it was not having the title of vikramaditya veergatha when i bought that book long ago but could not give it a try. By understanding the demands of our patrons in the best possible way, we are increasingly engrossed in offering the guardians of the halahala book to our clients. Vikramaditya veergatha book 1 the guardians of the halahala kindle edition by nath, shatrujeet. About the book the deadly halahala, the alldevouring poison churned from the depths of the white lake by the devas and asuras, was swallowed by shiva to. Shatrujeet nath author of the guardians of the halahala. And both asuras and devas, locked in battle for supremacy, will stop at.
This is the first book of the smashing hit series vikramaditya veergatha. The vikramaditya trilogy book 1the guardians of the halahala. The deadly halahala, the alldevouring poison churned from the depths of the white lake by the devas and asuras, was swallowed by shiva to save the universe from extinction. Apr 27, 2016 guardians of halahala is a culmination of the infinite perspectives of indic lore and a masterful storytelling by the author shatrujeet nath. The book has a plot that is masterfully narrated, characters are compelling and several sequences are so filled with dramatic tension, you cant put down the book.
As the name suggest the guardians of halahala, the plot is all about saving halahala, posion chuned from white lake by devas and asuras and swallowed by shiva, from both devas and asuras. Nov 01, 2014 the guardians of the halahala is unlike any book you have read in the indian historical fiction genre till date. Review of the guardians of the halahala vikramaditya. Delivered in tune with the norms defined by the industry, these are enormously in demand. Mythology is a genre ive grown up reading, and hearing, thanks in no small part to my grandmother.
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