{"product_id":"souls-of-someone","title":"Souls of Someone: Myth, Magic and Mourning in Koovagam By Shino Cherian","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSTEP INTO THE HEART OF ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST EXTRAORDINARY CULTURAL FESTIVALS WITH \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"85\"\u003eSOULS OF SOMEONE\u003c\/i\u003e, A STUNNING PHOTOGRAPHIC ODYSSEY BY SHINO CHERIAN.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eFor eighteen days every Chithirai month in the Tamil calendar, the sleepy hamlet of Koovagam in central Tamil Nadu transforms into a vibrant epicenter of faith, identity, and community as thousands of transgender women gather from across the country. While the initial days feature beauty pageants, workshops, and festive markets, the festival crescendos during its final forty-eight hours when participants enter the Koothandavar temple to marry Lord Aravan—commemorating his legendary self-sacrifice from the Mahabharata—only to mourn his ritual death the following day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003ePart memoir, part travelogue, and part breathtaking photobook, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"63\"\u003eSouls of Someone\u003c\/i\u003e guides readers deep into the sacred mythology and living magic of Koovagam. Through powerful imagery and deeply reflective prose, Shino Cherian invites us to look far beyond prejudice, capturing an unforgettable journey of community resilience, devotion, and an artist's profound self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy this book is a must-have:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExtraordinary Visual Curation:\u003c\/b\u003e Features stunning, immersive photography that captures the raw emotion, color, and grandeur of the Koovagam festival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnique Narrative Blend:\u003c\/b\u003e Seamlessly weaves memoir, travel writing, and photojournalism into a deeply moving literary experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Social Significance:\u003c\/b\u003e Explores the rich traditions, visibility, and lived realities of transgender communities in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEssential Non-Fiction:\u003c\/b\u003e A mandatory addition for lovers of fine art photography, cultural studies, travel writing, and inclusive literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eWitness the magic and majesty of Koovagam. Add \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003eSouls of Someone: Myth, Magic and Mourning in Koovagam\u003c\/i\u003e to your collection at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"124\"\u003eBeetle Bookshop\u003c\/b\u003e today—enjoy \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"152\"\u003e10–14% off\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"167\"\u003eFree Shipping on orders above ₹500\u003c\/b\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52639289999643,"sku":null,"price":679.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/816z1cKHF4L._SL1500_b63d6be2-171f-4ed4-83a2-bc8a3ca657f2.jpg?v=1784718402","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/products\/souls-of-someone","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}