Amrita Sandhane Sada Darja by Bappaditya Chattopadhyay [Hardcover]

The central theme of both novels in this book is 'parental love.' In "Amrit Sandhane," the story revolves around the spiritual connection between son Tamal and his lost father, and daughter Meenakshi's relentless effort to find her lost father. It demonstrates that even without a biological bond, there exists a profound connection between a parent and a child that transcends time. In "Sada Darja," the artist Anindya nurtures Sabuj with paternal affection, bringing a wandering man back to the path of life, although ultimately, he cannot be saved.

In "Amrit Sandhane," Tamal and Meenakshi travel from Kolkata to Panchalingeswar and then to the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar in search of their father, who disappeared twenty-six years ago. Did they find their father after exploring the vast expanse of Haridwar, Kanakhal, and Har Ki Pauri, or did he intentionally evade them? This poignant novel brings out the rare Kumbh Mela during the pandemic, its history, philosophy, and past-present, along with the history and myths of Jaydev-Kenduli.

"Sada Darja" depicts a magical door that occasionally appears in Anindya's dreams. Although it has no lock, it cannot be opened, yet it beckons repeatedly. Anindya, a painter, is abandoned by his wife after an unexpected incident and clings to alcohol, moving towards voluntary death. Suddenly, Sabuj, a twelve-year-old peanut seller, enters his life. Anindya finds himself through Sabuj's intelligence and revives his will to live. Will Anindya get a new life? Will he be able to open the white door? These two novels narrate different journeys of exploration.