A monument of immense archaeological significance, the Sun Temple in Konark has evolved into a pilgrimage site traversing through centuries of history. Avik Mukhopadhyay has dug deep into the origins of this popular yet mysterious shrine that continues to attract thousands of tourists to this day. The female carvings on the temple facade are not mere sculptures, they bear an ode to the courtesans who devoted themselves to Sun God. ‘Surjo Binodini’ is a fictionalized narrative centering around these women and their concurrent subjugation and dominance in the royal court leading to the magnificent landmark in Indian history. Eye-opening facts coupled with a riveting imagination and penmanship make this book a must-buy !