English & Marathi Publications by Deepali Patwadkar — a curated journey into Indian Itihāsa, culture, and epic wisdom through multidisciplinary research and storytelling.
The Epic Footprint: Ramayana Beyond Borders
A civilizational journey of the Ramayana across geographies, cultures, arts, religions, languages and time – revealing its enduring impact across the world.
This book is for–
• Students and teachers of Indian Knowledge Systems
• Those seeking a broader, global perspective
• Those interested in culture, geography, and civilizational history
Available from – [Notion Press] · [Amazon] · [Flipkart]
Sugriva’s Atlas
In Valmiki Ramayana, Sugriva gives a remarkable description of the world as it was known to him. This book examines those descriptions and maps them to real geography— from Arctic to Antarctic, and Alps to Andes. It is a world towards the end of the last ice-age, when sea levels were 30 – 40 meters lower, had more islands and mega-fauna that has now become extinct. It will interest readers of ancient history, geography, and those curious about early descriptions of landscapes, flora, and fauna.
Available from – [Amazon]
Rajmata Kunti: The Champion of Kshatriya Dharma
This book offers profound insights into the life and teachings of Kunti. It highlights how Kunti inspired her sons to live a Dharmic life, and future generations in pursuit of Hindavi Swaraj and India’s freedom struggle. The book also includes genealogical charts, historical maps, ancient temples and archaeological excavations at places touched by Kunti.
A must read for young adults!
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Ahilyabai Holkar: The Guardian of Indic Civilization
A compelling biography that delves into the life and legacy of Devi Ahilyabai. Her governance was shaped by her daily readings of the Itihas and Purana. She championed cultural revival through temple building, and preserving Indic traditions.
This book offers insight into how Raj-Dharma has shaped India’s rulers, making it a must read for all in administration and governance.
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Chitra Dnyaneshwari: Karma Yoga
This bilingual book in English and Marathi brings to life the teachings of Karma Yoga from Bhagvad Geeta and Dnyaneshwari through – illustrations, and its meaning for modern times. A perfect gift for school going children!
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Marathi Books
धर्मरक्षक – अहिल्याबाई होळकर
माळवा प्रांताची अठराव्या शतकातील धर्मशील आणि न्यायनिष्ठ राणी — पुण्यश्लोका देवी अहिल्याबाई होळकर यांचे जीवन भारताच्या सांस्कृतिक पुनरुज्जीवनाची गाथा आहे. हे पुस्तक अहिल्याबाईंच्या दैनंदिन पुराण श्रवणाने घडवलेल्या त्यांच्या राज्यकारभाराचा अभ्यासपूर्ण मागोवा घेते. न्यायप्रियता, मुत्सद्देगिरी, आणि कुशल प्रशासन यांच्या बरोबरीने, त्यांनी भारतभर मंदिरांचा जीर्णोद्धार केला, संस्कृत पाठशाळा स्थापन केल्या, साहित्य, कला आणि स्थापत्याला राजाश्रय दिला. हा केवळ चरित्रग्रंथ नाही, तर राजधर्माचा पाठ आहे. अहिल्याबाईंच्या माध्यमातून भारतीय राज्यव्यवस्थेतील कल्याणकारी शासनाची आजच्या पिढीला ओळख करून देणारे पुस्तक.
Available from – [Notion Press] · [Amazon] · [Flipkart]
देशविदेशातील भारतीय संस्कृतीची स्वस्तिचिन्हे
विवेकानंद केंद्र मराठी विभाग
भारतीय संस्कृतीच्या जगभर पसरलेल्या– देव, धर्म, भाषा, ग्रंथ, गणित, विज्ञान, स्थापत्य आदी अभिमानास्पद चिन्हांचा पुराव्यांसह आढावा.
Available from – [Vivekanand Kendra]
रामकथामाला
विवेकानंद केंद्र मराठी विभाग
रामकथेच्या दिग्विजयाची कथा. देशविदेशातील, विविध धर्मातील, विविध कलांमधील रामकथेचा आढावा घेणारे पुस्तक.
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महाभारतातील व्यक्तिरेखा – कुंती
प्रसाद प्रकाशन
मानाने जगणे, दानधर्म करणे, प्रजेचे रक्षण आणि न्यायाने राज्य करणे असे क्षत्रियाला शोभेसे ऐश्वर्यशाली जीवन जगायचे धडे कुंती शिकवते.
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घर – अंगण एका गृहिणीची धमाल डायरी
कोलंबस पब्लिशर्स
खुसखुशीत आणि धमाल! घर आवरणे, मुलांचे डबे भरणे ते मनीप्लांट पासून वडाचे झाड लावण्यापर्यंत घरातले आणि अंगणातले अनुभव.
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नक्षत्रांची फुले – एका आकाशवेड्याचे भावविश्व
कलापुष्प प्रकाशन
मानवाचा लहानसा जीव, हजारो पिढ्यांचे निरीक्षण, निष्कर्ष, ज्ञान एकत्र करून ब्रह्मांड जाणण्याचा प्रयत्न करतो! त्याच्या भव्यतेने भारावून जातो, सौंदर्याने मोहून जातो, तेजाने दिपून जातो आणि स्वतःला हरवून जातो. मला उमजलेल्या, भावलेल्या आकाशाच्या काही गोष्टी. नक्षत्रांना वाहिलेली ही एक लहानशी फुलांची ओंजळ. ज्योतीने तेजाची आरती!
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महाभारताचे अनावरण – अमी गणात्रा
अनुवाद – दीपाली पाटवदकर
प्रकाशक – ब्लुम्सबरी
महाभारताचे अज्ञात पैलू – अमी गणात्रा यांनी लिहिलेल्या इंग्रजी पुस्तकाचा मराठी अनुवाद. सोपे, सुटसुटीत, नेटके, कथेतील गुह्य उलगडून सांगणारे आणि त्याच वेळेला तरुणाईला आकर्षक वाटेल अशा पद्धतीने लिहिलेले, अनेक गैरसमजांना छेद देणारे आणि व्यासांच्या कथानकाला धरून असलेले हे महत्वाचे पुस्तक .
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Responses to the Books
“Sugreeva’s Atlas is at once reverential and rational. Rejecting both purely devotional readings and outright dismissal as fiction, the book approaches the Ramayana as Itihāsa. By viewing its descriptions through the lenses of geography, geology, and anthropology, the authors demonstrate how ancient Itihāsa can inspire modern scholarship.”
— Swami Govindadev Giri
Treasurer, Sri Rama Janmabhumi Tirthakshetra (Trust), Ayodhya
“Even after more than thirty years of studying Vālmīki’s Rāmāyaṇa, I discovered new insights, fresh perspectives, and hidden nuances through Deepali’s work. What was familiar became newly illuminating in her hands—a testament to the depth of her research and the sensitivity with which she approaches this timeless epic.”
— Nilesh Oak
Researcher and Author of The Historical Rama
“Deepali marshals textual evidence and insightful analysis to counter prevalent misconceptions with clarity and depth. Her comparison of Kunti’s teachings with Krishna’s wisdom—grounded in original verses—brings out the essence of Kṣatra Dharma. The book emerges as a valuable resource enriched with maps, genealogies, and a clear temporal understanding of the Mahabharata.”
– Maj. Mohini Garge
Motivational Speaker and Author of Aparajita
“In The Epic Footprint: Ramayana Beyond Borders, Deepali transforms scholarship into an engaging journey. Guiding readers through the many Ramayanas we rarely encounter, she brings alive regional, performative, and cross-cultural traditions from across Bharat and beyond, including Southeast Asia, China, Persia, and Europe. With clarity and tenderness, she traces the epic’s vast canvas.”
— Mitra Desai
Speaker and Author of The Flag of Ananta
‘नक्षत्रांची फुले’ या पुस्तकात गोष्टी आहेत, पुराण आहे, कथा आहेत आणि बरोबरीनेच शास्त्र आहे. ह्या आकाशविश्वाला एक अध्यात्मिक खोली आहे. ह्यातल्या कितीतरी गोष्टीतून ती भारतीय पौराणिक दंतकथांकडे बघण्याची नवी दृष्टी देते. पौराणिक कथांकडे बघण्याचा आधुनिक दृष्टीकोन. आवर्जून वाचावे असे, मुलांना वाचून दाखवावे असे पुस्तक!
– Adv. Vibhavari Bidve
Advocate, Author of Constitutional Amendments
It is a joy to see Deepali Tai write on Devi Kunti, one of the strongest characters of the Mahabharata. A scholar herself, her Marathi translation of Mahabharata Unravelled is a truly fine and sensitive anuvād.
– Ami Ganatra
Speaker, Author of Mahabharata Unravelled
From the Press
“Chitra Dnyaneshwari brings together words and images in a beautiful synthesis, making a classic Marathi work accessible through a visual and contemplative experience.”
— Prasad Phatak, Mumbai Tarun Bharat
This book offers Indian readers a meaningful encounter with their cultural heritage and highlights how timeless narratives like the Ramayana continue to shape collective consciousness.”
— eVivek, Saptahik Vivek
“This book offers a panoramic view of the Ramayana tradition — its expressions across languages, regions, artistic forms, and cultures — showing how the Ramakathā continues to live in both heart and art.”
— MahaMTB review of Ramakathamala
Deepali Patwadkar 