Durga – The warrior

Ananya loved jewelry. Not just for wearing but she loved tracing her fingers through the intricate loops and arches and observe the minute detailing of the carvings. She belonged to the famous Mittal family of Jewelers who were a well-known name in Jaipur. Her family had several stores all over the city and catered to a large and varied clientele list. Ever since she was a young girl Ananya loved visiting the dimly lit factories and sit for hours with the craftsmen watching them carve out intricate designs into the…

Annapurna – The Provider

Mohini sat stonily on the bench in the OPD section of the Government Medical College and Hospital in Nagpur’s Medical Square area. She gingerly caressed her wrists that were tied in a sling with a dupatta. Mohit, her son, had done it for her. He was in the eighth grade and had recently participated in a Boy Scout camp where they had taught him how to do first aid. He wanted to be a doctor when he grew up and Mohini wanted to make sure he had the means to…