A Contemporary Passage to India

By Ashwannie Harripersaud

Devi Maharaj, a young Indo-Guyanese woman, is forced to leave her homeland when dangerous gangs threaten her life and the safety of her family. With few options, she accepts unexpected help from Mr. Narinedatt, the Indian High Commissioner, who arranges an emergency visa allowing her to travel to India-the ancestral land her mother has always longed to see.

In New Delhi, Devi encounters a world that feels both strangely familiar and wonderfully unfamiliar. With the guidance of Mr. Narinedatt and his friends, she travels across India, experiencing its vibrant cities, sacred temples, breathtaking landscapes, traditional celebrations, and ancient wisdom. From Old Delhi and Gujarat to Kashmir and the Statue of Unity, every destination reveals something new about her heritage and herself.

Through encounters with strangers, sages, and friends, Devi gradually confronts her painful past and rediscovers courage, belonging, and hope. Her journey becomes more than a visit to India-it becomes a profound homecoming, a path toward healing, and a promise fulfilled across generations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 8167442438
• ISBN13: 9788167442437
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Bluerose Publishers
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"