Saptapurush by Avik Mukhopadhyay [Hardcover]

After the Mahabharata war, Aryavarta faces a peculiar turning point. The aftermath of Lord Krishna's political maneuvers results in devastating internal conflicts among powerful kings, leading to mass sacrifices in a family feud. This culminates in the death of Krishna himself. Three centuries later, the memory of a horrific sacrifice orchestrated by Janamejaya, the son of Parikshit, lingers, as many sages and Brahmins face exile, with the pursuit of knowledge dwindling.

During this chaotic time, exiled Brahmins are invited back to India, leading to the establishment of gurukuls and the revival of knowledge. In one such gurukul, a young Brahmin, cursed by his guru, embarks on a tumultuous journey. His cursed existence leads him to encounter an immortal, cursed character from the Mahabharata, transforming his life entirely.

The narrative culminates in a dramatic moment where Acharya, filled with rage, curses the young Brahmin, forbidding him any refuge in the land until he leaves the continent, casting a shadow of despair and adventure on his path.

Abhik Mukhopadhyay's "Shaptapurush," a mythological character-centric novel, has already gained immense popularity among readers.