Kalbihanga by Dipanjana Das [Paperback]

"Kalbihanga" – A Tantra-Inspired Novel

A small hamlet nestled in the red soil, cradled by dense jungles near the river’s bend. A few rustic huts, thatched with leaves, house simple village folk—peaceful and undisturbed, like the still waters of a pond. Yet, beneath this seemingly tranquil surface, a smoldering fire lurks, hidden like embers under ashes. Whose blood-red gaze burns with an all-consuming hunger, casting a sinister shadow of doom upon the Santali settlement that lives in harmony with nature?

A mysterious captive woman, blessed with an uncanny power—her kohl-lined eyes foretell terror before it arrives. An aged Janguru, the village’s former spiritual leader, stands as a living witness to long-forgotten histories. And the arrogant landlord—what grave mistake has he unknowingly committed? A mistake for which the entire village must now pay the price.

Deep within the desolate wilderness, who dwells unseen? A creature whose ravenous fangs glisten in the dim light, burning with an insatiable, sinister desire. In solitude, it practices an ancient, forbidden art. What is it summoning from the abyss of the dark, cursed waters? What monstrous force does it call upon to wreak havoc?

As the entity answers its summoner’s call, ominous black clouds gather over the village, heralding impending doom. How can they break free from this curse? What escape exists when the poisonous mist of sin claims countless innocent lives? When the very light of life is eclipsed, and darkness spreads its wings—when the Kalbihanga descends with its deadly claws…