Explore Inside the Haveli, a novel first published in 1977, which won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1979. The story follows Geeta, an educated young woman from Bombay who marries into a traditional Rajasthani family and moves to Udaipur. As she struggles with the constraints of purdah and conservative customs, she gradually finds meaning and dignity in her new life. Mehta’s novel offers a compelling exploration of gender roles, tradition, and personal transformation in Indian society.