The World of Jalapura
A kingdom shrouded in jungle and rumor — the setting of The Jungle’s Veil, the debut novel from Kahani Press and the first thread in a much larger literary universe.
The Cartography
The kingdom sits cradled between the Hooghly's twin arms, ringed by Ratnavati to the north and the rival realms of Chattravan and Modhuban beyond. Every village named here has a story waiting to be told.
The Road to Publication
Where the novel stands today.
The Jungle’s Veil is currently in beta review, preparing for editorial polish and formatting ahead of its 2026 publication.
- 01Complete
Drafted
Full manuscript completed and revised.
- 02In Progress
Beta Review
Early readers reporting in — see praise below.
- 03Next
Line & Copy Edit
Professional editorial pass for polish and precision.
- 04Upcoming
Design & Typeset
Interior design, cover finalization, ISBN registration.
- 05Pre-Launch
ARC Distribution
Advance copies for trade reviewers and book influencers.
- 062026
Publication
Hardcover, paperback, and eBook — worldwide.
The First Thread
One kingdom. One novel. A universe to come.
The Jungle’s Veil is the opening title in a planned constellation of South Asian–inspired stories — novels, series, and creative projects bound by shared mythology, geography, and ancestry. Jalapura is only the beginning.
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