Sakhiyani: Lesbian Desire in Ancient and Modern India by Giti Thadani

Sakhiyani: Lesbian Desire in Ancient and Modern India by Giti Thadani

Sakhiyani: Lesbian Desire in Ancient and Modern India (1996) by Giti Thadani is a foundational, pioneering text in South Asian queer studies and feminist historiography. The book explores female same-sex desire, erotic bonding, and gender fluidity across Indian history—bridging ancient mythology with 20th-century socio-political realities.

The title draws from the Sanskrit root sakhi (a female companion or friend). Thadani reclaims sakhiyani to describe a spectrum of intimate, erotic, and social bonds between women that go beyond Western-centric definitions of "lesbianism."

Language: English.

Genre: Nonfiction.

Binding: সেলাই করা বাইন্ডিং

Quality: Premium Quality Books.

Printing: High Quality Printing.

Paper: Eye Friendly paper (Cream White)

Cover: Matt cover (Paperback).