Purnamidam

• Author: Amitabh Samajpati
• Genre: Novel (Upanyas)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788177569742
• Pages: 184
• Weight: 320 grams
• Publisher: Ananda Publishers

About the Book:

"Purnamidam" is a thought-provoking novel that follows the journey of Uddalak, a man searching for his lost mother. But along with her disappearance, he also feels an absence of light, warmth, and meaning in his life.

During his relentless quest, he encounters diverse individuals, each carrying their own losses and dilemmas. The novel delves into themes of time, relationships, faith, values, and even the soul itself—things that seem to be slipping away, willingly or unwillingly.

Amidst this turmoil, Uddalak battles between yearning for the lost and clutching onto what remains. In the end, like Santiago from The Old Man and the Sea, he does not sink into despair but emerges victorious—embracing the completeness of life and wisdom.

About the Author:

Amitabh Samajpati was born on April 21, 1956, in Kolkata.

• Holds a postgraduate diploma in Business Management.
• A prolific writer of over fifty short stories and multiple novels and humorous essays published in leading literary magazines.
• His first short story was published in "Desh" magazine in 1992.
• Some of his stories have been translated into other languages.
• His novel Firoza was awarded by the Publishers and Booksellers Guild in 2006.
• His short story collection Indulekha received great appreciation from readers.
• Apart from literature, he has a passion for writing and composing songs