Puratani

• Author: Jnanadanandini Devi (জ্ঞানদানন্দিনী দেবী)
• Genre: Atmajibani - Jibani - Smritikatha (Autobiography - Biography - Memoir)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789350400661
• Pages: 248
• Weight: 386 grams

About the Book

🌿 Puratani is a remarkable memoir and biographical account of Jnanadanandini Devi, a pioneer of women's education and social reform in Bengal.

🔹 Key Highlights:

• Chronicles the life and contributions of Jnanadanandini Devi, wife of Satyendranath Tagore, India’s first ICS officer.
• Showcases her pioneering role in women’s education and her efforts to modernize Bengali society.
• Includes:
  • Her original memoir, transcribed by her daughter Indira Devi Chaudhurani.
  • Rare letters from Satyendranath Tagore to Jnanadanandini Devi.
  • Additional essays on Jnanadanandini and Satyendranath’s life and influence.
• Originally published as part of a rare book series, this edition brings back a forgotten yet invaluable historical narrative.

📖 A must-read for those interested in the history of women’s rights, Bengali Renaissance, and Tagore family’s legacy.

About the Author

✍️ Jnanadanandini Devi (1850 – 1941) was a trailblazer in women’s education and empowerment in 19th-century Bengal.

• Wife of Satyendranath Tagore, she played a key role in promoting modern education for women.
• Edited and published ‘Balak’ (1292)—one of the first children’s magazines edited by a woman.
• Authored two beloved plays:
  • Sāt Bhāi Champā
  • Tāk Dumā Dum Dum
• Wrote influential essays advocating women’s education and self-reliance.
• Created a cultural and literary atmosphere within the Tagore family, inspiring future generations.

💡 Her life and legacy continue to inspire those advocating for education and social reform.