TUKAYACHI AAWALI

Book Details
• Book Name: तुकारामची अवली / Tukaramchi Avali
• Format: Paperback
• Language: Marathi
• ISBN-13: 9788177668933
• Writer: Manjushri Gokhale
• Book Edition: 5
• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House
• Pages: 204
• Subject/Category: Biography

Tukaram, one of the greatest saints of Maharashtra, dedicated his life to singing the praises of Lord Vitthal through his devotional compositions. His personal life, however, was filled with hardships, including economic struggles and marital discord. His first wife, Avali, constantly nagged him due to his indifference to his familial duties. In this unique portrayal, Tukyachee Avali presents Avali not as a hindrance to Tukaram’s spiritual pursuits, but as a loving and caring wife who stands by him despite the challenges they face. The conflict between her roles as a wife and a mother, and her support for Tukaram despite the hardships, makes this an engaging read. Avali, who outlived Tukaram, is shown as someone deeply aware of her husband’s revered position in society.