About Rishi Katha Books

Rishi Katha Books was founded on a simple belief: the greatest stories have already been told; they just need to be rediscovered. We revive the ancient scriptures written by the great sages of India and reimagine them for a modern audience.

By blending timeless moral lessons with vibrant, contemporary illustrations, we create books that help parents pass down our rich cultural heritage to the next generation.

Our first series, The Navadurga Series, brings the nine forms of the Goddess to life — beginning with Shailputri: The Daughter of the Mountain, out now — and the first 6 books of the series are available to order, shipping within 1 day.

Every book in the series is written for two kinds of reading: a cosy read-aloud for four-year-olds, and a first independent read for ages six to eight. Each story stands on its own, yet together the nine books follow the nine nights of Navratri — so a family can read one goddess each night, from Shailputri on Day 1 to Siddhidatri on Day 9.

We publish slowly and carefully — one book at a time, in English, as paperbacks shipped across India. When you order from rishikatha.com, you are buying straight from the people who make the books.

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