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Prem Purana : Mythological Love Stories Paperback – 1 September 2017
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No one is untouched by love, not even devas (gods) and asuras (demons), kings and nymphs. And when they face life’s unexpected tribulations, their love also undergoes trials. Read how Ganesha took myriad forms to please Riddhi, Siddhi and Buddhi, how Ravana shared an unbreakable bond with his true love, Mandodari and how Nal and Damayanti’s relationship was tested till nothing remained.
Tormented by passion, wracked by betrayal, torn by the agony of separation, love in its many splendored forms is the origin of these incredibly endearing stories of Prem Purana.
- Print length296 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherPenguin Books India
- Publication date1 September 2017
- Dimensions12.7 x 3.99 x 19.79 cm
- ISBN-10014344008X
- ISBN-13978-0143440086
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About the Author
When she is not travelling, writing or editing, Usha reads everything from thrillers to the puranas.
Product details
- Publisher : Penguin Books India (1 September 2017)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 296 pages
- ISBN-10 : 014344008X
- ISBN-13 : 978-0143440086
- Item Weight : 250 g
- Dimensions : 12.7 x 3.99 x 19.79 cm
- Country of Origin : India
- Best Sellers Rank: #163,421 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,507 in Myths, Legends & Sagas
- #1,998 in Fantasy Romance (Books)
- #2,948 in Indian Writing (Books)
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About the author

Usha Narayanan is a gold medallist with a master's degree in English literature. She has had an eventful career in advertising, media and the corporate world, as creative director, features writer, web editor and communications manager. She has written a thriller, 'The Madras Mangler', and two romances, 'Love, Lies and Layoffs' and 'Doctor Stalker Spy'. Her mythological fiction, praised as 'Indian mythology at its fiercest and finest', includes 'Pradyumna: Son of Krishna' 'The Secret of God's Son,' 'Prem Purana' and her latest, 'Kartikeya and His Battle with the Soul Stealer.' She lives in Chennai, a beautiful coastal city in the south of India.
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Customers appreciate the book's storytelling style, particularly its collection of three endearing mythological love stories. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its readability, with one customer noting it's among the best reads of 2017. Additionally, the romance elements are well-received, with customers finding the love stories captivating.
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Customers appreciate the storytelling style of the book, which features three endearing mythological love stories, with one customer noting how the events are efficiently woven into the narratives.
"...topics for readers around the country, the sole reason, the stories are fascinating and the way they change from one region to another in terms of..." Read more
"Let me tell you, in this book there is 3 short mythological stories. 1st is of Ganesh, 2nd one is of Ravan and the 3rd one is of Damayanti...." Read more
"...interpreted the story it's almost visual, language is easy, the plot is engaging go-ahead if you love reading love stories." Read more
"Stories are damn good but the quality of the book was not up to mark." Read more
Customers find the book readable, with one mentioning it's among their best reads of 2017.
"...Overall- 4.5 stars The book has become one of my best reads of 2017 and would stay a recommendation for romance seekers...." Read more
"This book is mesmerizing!!! It's too good. And the writing style is so beautiful and simple. Usha Narayanan has written this so beautifully...." Read more
"Best book and knowledgeable" Read more
"Absolutely Good 😁..." Read more
Customers enjoy the romantic elements of the book, with several finding the love story captivating, and one describing it as beautiful.
"...The love stories are highly graceful and anyone who has not been reading romance lately, should definitely try this out...." Read more
"...All is fair in war and love I guess. When love is aloft how can we leave the elephant god alone live celibate? Let us give him not one. Not two...." Read more
"Beautiful book of romance, specially Nal and Damayanti's love story was so captivating. One should definitely read this atleast once." Read more
"...this author's books to me so I started with this one as love stories make me happy. Brilliant storytelling!..." Read more
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One of my best reads of 2017. 4.5 stars
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- Reviewed in India on 10 December 2017Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseThe hindu mythology has been one of the most interesting topics for readers around the country, the sole reason, the stories are fascinating and the way they change from one region to another in terms of folklore and tradition, embarks the reader in a journey to start afresh.
Such is the book Prem Purana by Usha Narayanan.
The best thing that the book serves is, the synchronization, the book speaks of events that are written in the scriptures and quite efficiently the events are fit into the stories, no loose ends, making it one hell of a believable story. It leaves you wondering, whether it's really a work of fiction of cleverly assembled from the Puranas that we youngsters turn a blind eye to.
There are action sequences that are written in such elaboration, the reader gets a clear picture of everything. For example, there is a sequence whether Ganesha is required to fight someone for the well being of the characters, each blow that the God receives and each blow that he gives is visualized by the reader.
The author is well informed about the puranas and that's a cherry on the top. This book is a clear example of stories that prove the existence of devotion as a form of love. Love so pure that it makes the one in front of you, change their path. Love that makes a way to be expressed itself, love that is untamed and ready to fight the Gods even if its unspeakable.
The love stories are highly graceful and anyone who has not been reading romance lately, should definitely try this out. They give away a certain aura of skillful description and the courting of those times.
The cover portrays the sketch a man and a woman embracing each other, and is really beautiful.
Ratings-
Cover- 5 stars
Title- 5 stars
Blurb- 4 stars
Plot- 4 stars
Writing and Presentation- 4.5 stars
Overall- 4.5 stars
The book has become one of my best reads of 2017 and would stay a recommendation for romance seekers.
Reviewed By- Banaja Prakashini
5.0 out of 5 starsThe hindu mythology has been one of the most interesting topics for readers around the country, the sole reason, the stories are fascinating and the way they change from one region to another in terms of folklore and tradition, embarks the reader in a journey to start afresh.One of my best reads of 2017. 4.5 stars
Reviewed in India on 10 December 2017
Such is the book Prem Purana by Usha Narayanan.
The best thing that the book serves is, the synchronization, the book speaks of events that are written in the scriptures and quite efficiently the events are fit into the stories, no loose ends, making it one hell of a believable story. It leaves you wondering, whether it's really a work of fiction of cleverly assembled from the Puranas that we youngsters turn a blind eye to.
There are action sequences that are written in such elaboration, the reader gets a clear picture of everything. For example, there is a sequence whether Ganesha is required to fight someone for the well being of the characters, each blow that the God receives and each blow that he gives is visualized by the reader.
The author is well informed about the puranas and that's a cherry on the top. This book is a clear example of stories that prove the existence of devotion as a form of love. Love so pure that it makes the one in front of you, change their path. Love that makes a way to be expressed itself, love that is untamed and ready to fight the Gods even if its unspeakable.
The love stories are highly graceful and anyone who has not been reading romance lately, should definitely try this out. They give away a certain aura of skillful description and the courting of those times.
The cover portrays the sketch a man and a woman embracing each other, and is really beautiful.
Ratings-
Cover- 5 stars
Title- 5 stars
Blurb- 4 stars
Plot- 4 stars
Writing and Presentation- 4.5 stars
Overall- 4.5 stars
The book has become one of my best reads of 2017 and would stay a recommendation for romance seekers.
Reviewed By- Banaja Prakashini
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- Reviewed in India on 5 September 2021Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseLet me tell you, in this book there is 3 short mythological stories. 1st is of Ganesh, 2nd one is of Ravan and the 3rd one is of Damayanti. I think its a good book to start with mythology for beginners because in this you will read a lot of stories.
- Reviewed in India on 24 June 2021Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseNo one is untouched by love, not even devas and asuras. And when they face life's unexpected tribulations, their love to undergoes trials. This narration made me ponder.
The book comprises fictional mythological love stories. So while going through this book don't compare it with the actual story.
The book is a collection of three endearing stories.
The first one is about the Hindu God, Lord Ganesha & his brides.
The second one is of Mandodari and Ravana.
The third is of Damayanti & king Nala.
I loved this book, there was a scene where Siddhi combat with Kamasura & how Ganesha kept his promise oh! it was amazing & in the second story the secret blown my mind. I loved the way author interpreted the story it's almost visual, language is easy, the plot is engaging go-ahead if you love reading love stories.
- Reviewed in India on 29 September 2021Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseStories are damn good but the quality of the book was not up to mark.
- Reviewed in India on 23 August 2020Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseThis book is mesmerizing!!! It's too good. And the writing style is so beautiful and simple. Usha Narayanan has written this so beautifully. The price is undoubtedly low, so just go for it. And about the delivery it was a bit late but packaging was good. Thanks Amazon.
This book is mesmerizing!!! It's too good. And the writing style is so beautiful and simple. Usha Narayanan has written this so beautifully. The price is undoubtedly low, so just go for it. And about the delivery it was a bit late but packaging was good. Thanks Amazon.
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- Reviewed in India on 4 December 2023Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseVery Easy to read , and It,s becoming more and more interesting when you read it.
- Reviewed in India on 19 May 2020Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseThose who have good love for Mythological Characters and Beings, Definitely go for this one.
- Reviewed in India on 6 November 2017Format: Kindle EditionVerified PurchaseWhen a devine swan decides to keep love together who can come in the way? The love of frog princess to the demon king was quite captivating. All is fair in war and love I guess. When love is aloft how can we leave the elephant god alone live celibate? Let us give him not one. Not two. But three consorts! Excellent twist to mythology with impeccable English