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Set in post-independence India, The Age of Shiva is a sweeping family saga told through the eyes of Meera Sawhney, a woman whose life is shaped by love, duty, and sacrifice. • Meera’s Early Life: Meera grows up in a traditional family in Delhi. As a teenager, she falls in love with Dev, a charming but reckless singer. Her marriage to him pulls her away from her protective father and plunges her into a complicated relationship with Dev’s family. • Marriage & Motherhood: Dev proves to be unreliable, weak, and often absent, while his older brother, the domineering Arya, exerts control over the household. Amid this turmoil, Meera gives birth to a son, Ashvin. • Central Bond: The novel focuses on the intense, all-consuming relationship between Meera and Ashvin. Her love for him borders on possessive, and through their bond, she finds both her greatest joy and her deepest vulnerability. • Backdrop of India’s Growth: Against the backdrop of India in the decades following Partition, Meera