thirteen-year-old tara didn't expect her family's himalayan road trip to become the start of a mystical quest.but when she touches a glowing shiva lingam in kedarnath, starts seeing visions of the past, and discovers a hidden scroll in her ancestral haveli in kashi-tara realizes she's been chosen.for what?even she doesn't know... yet.guided by her curious brother, protective parents, ancient chants, and a silent guardian in the form of hanuman ji, tara begins to uncover a forgotten truth buried in the legends of the chiranjeevis.as the spiral symbol awakens across sacred lands, tara must follow the whispers of the river and protect a secret that could change everything.why you'll love this book: introduces young readers to india's spiritual geography through a dan brown-style mystery.features rich indian mythology woven into a modern story about self-discovery and courage.uplifting, culturally rooted, and perfect for classroom reading, family read-alouds, or temple library shelves.the first in a 4-part series that will journey across the 12 jyotirlingas, combining real-world pilgrimage with fantastical adventure.a tale of rivers, riddles, and remembrance-where the divine may be closer than you think.