The Day My God Died: A Mother’s Journey of Love and Loss is a profoundly touching retrospection on the grief of losing a child. Poems in this collection explore themes of reflection, loss, and our connection to the divine, nature, the cosmos, and mortality. There is no timeline for healing; the wounds of despair can last a lifetime. Dealing with the loss of her own daughter, poet Chandramukhi Ganju lays her soul bare on the page, her feelings overflowing from her heart as she struggles to find coherence in the traumatic and some buoy to keep her afloat in the storm. Through carefully crafted poetry, Ganju weaves a tapestry of introspection and contemplation, inviting readers to explore the beauty and complexity of existence.

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“A mother's grief entering like a splinter in the flesh, creating a cascading tributary of love and loss and the gossamer of life around it.”

 -Rahul Pandita, Author, Journalist

“Thank you, Chandramukhi Ganju, for becoming the spoken voice for so many unspoken feelings of those of us who have lost a child. I read her book again and again, and, somehow, felt better, and comforted.”

-Rathna Kumar, Artistic Director, Anjali Center for Performing Arts

 “The Day My God Died is a hauntingly beautiful tribute that will resonate with anyone who has experienced the profound ache of loss. A timeless testament to the enduring bond between mother and child, a poignant journey through the depths of despair and the flickering light of hope. In this collection, grief becomes poetry, and love becomes eternal.”

 -Sunanda Vashisht, Author and Columnist

“This poignant work invites us to reflect on the fragility of existence, the power of love and enduring light of those we hold dear. Every poem is a reminder that love never truly fades- it transforms into deeper love.”

-Padma Shri Manoj Joshi Award Winning Actor, Vice-president of the Bombay Art Society

“Best wishes Chandramukhi Ganju, your poems enhance the healing process by motivating readers to navigate their own journeys of remembrance and resilience.”

-Gulshan Grover, Award Winning Actor and Film Producer