Year: 1100 BC
The book Jogini : A Fight For Honor is more of a Women's Fiction rather than Fantasy.
The word 'Jogini' means 'devdasi' or God's servant!
Situated in the later Vedic era. The story focuses on a young girl and her sto...
That was one sharp voice which pierced my ears. I turned my head and saw a fierce looking woman, in a pink and yellow saree and decked with glittering gold earnings, necklaces and nose ring.
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"It's past dawn."she snapped.
I sat down on the bed and rubbed my eyes, "Who are you ?" I asked, annoyed that my sleep was disturbed.
"I am Devaanshi, the most beautiful jogini in this temple."her reply was filled with pride.
Beautiful? Or scary? I wondered.
"Since this is your first day as a jogini, your forgiven for waking up late."she said.
"How do I address you ?"I asked, trying not to yawn.
"Akka," (elder sister) she replied "get up now and help Kalluri to sweep the temple courtyard."
"Akka I - I don't know who - who is Kalluri." I mumbled.
"Menaka."she addressed yet another name and another woman with a broad smile entered my room.
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"Menaka will teach you everything that you need to know here."said akka turning towards me.
I nodded with a faint smile and akka left the room. Menaka looked friendly and cheerful unlike Devaanshi who felt like a task master.
"Chandramukhi, first have a bath and get dressed."she smiled.
I took a bath with warm fragrant water which drove away my sleep. Dressing up in a blue blouse and ghagra with jewelry.
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