Lost in Time: Ghatotkacha and the Game of Illusions

The story begins when Chintamani Dev Gupta, while on holiday near Lake Sattal, is unexpectedly transported through a wormhole to the days of the Mahabharata. He finds himself in the company of Ghatotkacha, the powerful son of Bhima and Hidimba.

Ghatotkacha is portrayed not only as a formidable warrior but also as a master of illusions and a guardian of the forests. As Chintamani becomes involved in the events of this legendary age, the novel creates an engaging bridge between the modern world and India's mythological past.

Namita Gokhale is an acclaimed Indian writer, publisher and festival director. She has written numerous works of fiction and non-fiction and is particularly known for her engagement with Indian mythology and Himalayan culture. Her notable works include Paro: Dreams of Passion and The Book of Shiva. She is also a founder and co-director of the Jaipur Literature Festival and has been closely associated with Yatra Books.

Chintamani Dev Gupta's ordinary holiday near Lake Sattal turns into an extraordinary adventure when a mysterious wormhole transports him thousands of years into the past. He arrives in the era of the Mahabharata and meets Ghatotkacha, the legendary son of Bhima and Hidimba.

Ghatotkacha introduces Chintamani to a world filled with forests, elemental forces, ancient knowledge and extraordinary rakshasa technology. As Chintamani becomes part of this unfamiliar world, he discovers the meaning of friendship and gains a new perspective on one of India's greatest epics.

The book combines mythology and fantasy with a story of adventure and friendship, making it an engaging introduction to the Mahabharata for young readers.