Seasons of Splendour by Madhur Jaffrey

Seasons of Splendour (1992) is Madhur Jaffrey’s retelling of Indian myths, legends, and folktales, arranged according to the Hindu calendar. The collection includes stories of gods, goddesses, kings, and ordinary people, interwoven with anecdotes about festivals such as Diwali, Holi, and Dussehra. Illustrated by Michael Foreman, it makes India’s rich mythological tradition accessible to younger readers and those new to Hindu culture.