Saraswati

In his debut novel, Gurnaik Johal explores the transformative power of the long-lost holy river Saraswati, which returns unexpectedly to a Northern Indian village. As Satnam attends his grandmother's funeral, he discovers water in a previously dry well, igniting plans to unearth the river and create a modern city, while intertwining the lives of seven distant relatives from various backgrounds. Set against a backdrop of Hindu nationalist pride, the narrative delves into themes of love, loss, and the bonds that tie individuals to their heritage.