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Author: Madhavi Desai
Publication: Mehta Publishing House
Category: कथासंग्रह
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शुक्रचांदणी (Shukrachandani) is a Marathi novel by Madhavi Desai. It was first published in 1968 by Mehta Publishing House. The novel tells the story of a young woman named Shukra who is married to a man she does not love. She struggles to find happiness in her marriage, but eventually finds solace in her relationship with her children. The novel is set in a small village in Maharashtra. Shukra is a beautiful and intelligent young woman, but she is also headstrong and independent. She is not interested in getting married, but her parents arrange a marriage for her with a man named Chandrakant. Chandrakant is a good man, but he is also very traditional. He expects Shukra to obey him and to be a good wife. Shukla is unhappy in her marriage. She does not love Chandrakant and she does not want to be a traditional wife. She tries to make the best of her situation, but she is constantly frustrated by her husband's expectations. One day, Shukra meets a young man named Rahul. Rahul is a doctor who is working in the village. He is kind and understanding, and he makes Shukra feel like she is not alone. Shukra and Rahul begin an affair, and they find happiness in each other's company. Eventually, Shukra's affair with Rahul is discovered. Chandrakant is furious, and he throws Shukra out of the house. Shukra is devastated, but she knows that she has to leave. She moves to the city with her children, and she starts a new life. Shukrachandani is a powerful and moving novel about a woman's search for happiness. It is a story of love, loss, and redemption. The novel is also a commentary on the traditional expectations of marriage and womanhood. Shukrachandani is a must-read for anyone interested in Marathi literature or in the stories of women.
