Takshila Educational Society promotes holistic education and cultural unity through schools, community programs, and diverse literary publications and periodicals.
Takshila Educational Society believes that literature is an effective force to bind the rich cultural diversity of our country. We continually endeavour to impart holistic education in our four schools, hand in hand with engaging the entire community in a plethora of cultural and literary pursuits. To further these efforts, we bring out different genres of books and periodicals under the banner of Takshila Publication.
Takshila Value Series is a compendium of eight motivational anthologies in five different languages. All the poems in these volumes have been meticulously gathered from multiple sources, sequenced chronologically and compiled in their pristine form. The titles take the reader closer to our rich literary heritage. Anthologies of classical poetry in five Indian languages.
It is the first title brought out under the Takshila Value Series. It is an inspiring collection of poems, songs, shlokas and prayers that have been compiled from diverse sources. A must-read for the entire family, it is a fount of wisdom and inspiration seldom found in the usual textbooks.
₹200.00
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It is the second gem to be published under the Takshila Value Series. It is a collection of timeless poetry in English written by world renowned poets over a couple of centuries. The poems have been classified into nine broad segments to cover almost the entire gamut of human emotions that touch the hearts of readers of all age groups. A timeline and a very useful appendix have been provided for reference.
₹200.00
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Avigat: Pratham Aakhyank, the third publication of Takshila Value Series, is a sumptuous anthology of Hindi poetry reminiscing the literary exuberance and poetic fecundity of our rich past. The title covers poems from the Aadi Kaal to the Riti Kaal. This rare compendium savors the prashathis of Chandvardai, bhakti of Surdas, Sundardas, Mirabai, Tulsidas and Dev, the mysticism of Rahim, the hindavi of Khusro, the unflinching devotion of Malik Muhammad Jaisi, and the unconditional love of Vidyapati.
₹200.00
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Avigat: Dwitiya Aakhyank, is the second volume of Hindi anthology under the Takshila Value Series. It includes poetry from the Aadhunik Kaal. The collection is replete with the nationalism of Bharatendu Hrishchand, Maithlisharan Gupt, Makhanlal Chaturvedi, Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’ and Subhadrakumari Chauhan as well as the romanticism of Suryakant Tripathi ‘Nirala’, Sumitranandan Pant, Mahadevi Verma and Harivanshrai Bachchan.
₹200.00
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Avigat: Tritiya Aakhyank, makes up the third instalment of Hindi anthology under the Takshila Value Series. It also includes poetry from the Adhunik Kaal but it picks up from where its prequel left off and covers the works from the 20th century till contemporary times. The magical verses woven by maestros like Siyaramsharan Gupt, ‘Agyay’, ‘Muktibodh’, Kedarnath Agarwal, Kuwar Narayan, Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari, Chandrakant Devtale, Rajesh Joshi, et al, seeps from its pages.
₹200.00
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It is the assortment of ageless poetic compositions from the Tamil literature brought out under the Takshila Value Series. The title includes poetry from the Sangam literature, the Didactic literature, the Devotional literature, the renowned Tamil Epics, the Sittrilakkiyam, the Puraanam and the modern literature. Amizhdham lives up to its name by reflecting the sublime nectarine emotions elucidated in the works of legendary Tamil poets.
₹200.00
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It is yet another attempt under the Takshila Value Series to capture the multi-hued literary ethos of India – through some of the most remarkable poetry in the Punjabi literature. The poems in this compendium have been sectioned into the Gurmat Kaav, the Sufi Kaav, the Vaar Kaav, the Kissa Kaav and the Aadhunik Kavita. The title is apt to initiate the readers into the lyrical world of Punjabi verses.
₹200.00
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Bharatiya Sanskriti Ki Bahti Dhara is a discursive compendium of vital Sanskrit verses from the Vedas, the Puranas, the Upnishads, the Aranya, the Brahmangan Granth, the Vedang, the Bhagwadgita, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Ajasram, which literally means ‘continuous flow of flawless expression’, is the latest effort under the Takshila Value Series towards upholding our invaluable heritage through publishing in Indian languages.
₹200.00
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An outcome of Takshila’s annual residency, these titles weave rural narratives in the voices of urban storytellers
The Sketching Shivir 2025 captures rural life at Parivartan, Siwan, through visual journaling. Guided by Allen Shaw and Siddharth Kaneria, eight sketchers translate encounters with people, landscapes, and culture into evocative sketched narratives, blending personal stories with collective journeys.
A Photographic Narrative of Rural Bihar is a visual journey into village life, created through the Photo Shivir residency. Young photographers capture landscapes, people, traditions, and transformations, weaving powerful stories that reveal the resilience, beauty, and complexity of grassroots India.
₹2,500.00
841446: Badlav aur Umeed ke 7 Nibandh is a collection of powerful essays by young journalists and writers, capturing the changing landscapes of Bihar. Through stories of struggle, resilience, and transformation, the book reflects aspirations, challenges, and hopes shaping grassroots India today.
₹300.00
Narendrapur: Bharat ki Gawaye Gandh is a four-part Hindi short story anthology series born out of the immersive Katha Shivir—an annual 5-day writers’ residency held in and around Narendrapur village, Siwan, Bihar. Rooted in the lived experiences and rhythms of rural life, the series captures the fragrance, struggles, and beauty of India’s villages with truth, memory, and imagination. Narendrapur 1 evokes the first essence of soil and community. Featuring contributions from eminent writers like Mamta Kalia, Usha Kiran Khan, Priyamvadd, Vandana Rag, Ranjan Kumar Singh, and Pratyaksha, the series bridges the gap between urban sensibilities and the heart of India’s rural narratives.
₹200.00
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Narendrapur: Bharat ki Gawaye Gandh is a four-part Hindi short story anthology series born out of the immersive Katha Shivir—an annual 5-day writers’ residency held in and around Narendrapur village, Siwan, Bihar. Rooted in the lived experiences and rhythms of rural life, the series captures the fragrance, struggles, and beauty of India’s villages with truth, memory, and imagination. Narendrapur 2 expands with diverse voices reflecting resilience and change. Featuring contributions from eminent writers like Mamta Kalia, Usha Kiran Khan, Priyamvadd, Vandana Rag, Ranjan Kumar Singh, and Pratyaksha, the series bridges the gap between urban sensibilities and the heart of India’s rural narratives.
₹250.00
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Narendrapur: Bharat ki Gawaye Gandh is a four-part Hindi short story anthology series born out of the immersive Katha Shivir—an annual 5-day writers’ residency held in and around Narendrapur village, Siwan, Bihar. Rooted in the lived experiences and rhythms of rural life, the series captures the fragrance, struggles, and beauty of India’s villages with truth, memory, and imagination. Narendrapur 3 brings alive the spirit of simplicity and grassroots struggles. Featuring contributions from eminent writers like Mamta Kalia, Usha Kiran Khan, Priyamvadd, Vandana Rag, Ranjan Kumar Singh, and Pratyaksha, the series bridges the gap between urban sensibilities and the heart of India’s rural narratives.
₹180.00
For purchase inquiries, write to info@takshila.net
Narendrapur: Bharat ki Gawaye Gandh is a four-part Hindi short story anthology series born out of the immersive Katha Shivir—an annual 5-day writers’ residency held in and around Narendrapur village, Siwan, Bihar. Rooted in the lived experiences and rhythms of rural life, the series captures the fragrance, struggles, and beauty of India’s villages with truth, memory, and imagination. Narendrapur 4 vividly portrays the pulse of rural traditions and contemporary realities. Featuring contributions from eminent writers like Mamta Kalia, Usha Kiran Khan, Priyamvadd, Vandana Rag, Ranjan Kumar Singh, and Pratyaksha, the series bridges the gap between urban sensibilities and the heart of India’s rural narratives.
₹180.00
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Kaleidoscope Series is a collection of seven books in Hindi that amalgamate scientific, literary and cultural aspects of fascinating topics and present them through witty narrative which is paired with captivating illustrations and is apt for ages 9 and above. Titles that amalgamate scientific, literary and cultural aspects of fascinating topics in nature.
The first volume of Kaleidoscope Series, peeps into the vibrant world of feathery creatures and introduces readers to the similarities as well the uniqueness of ten well-recognized birds, viz. sparrow, weaverbird, woodpecker, Indian roller, crow, vulture, kiwi, ostrich, stork and owl.
₹125.00
The second volume of Kaleidoscope Series, hovers over the largest class of creatures on the planet and sweeps around ten interesting insects—viz. lice, demodex, fruit fly, moth, silver fish, termites, wasp, cricket, lady bug and glowworm—enumerating the way they live and affect the humankind.
₹125.00
The third volume of Kaleidoscope Series, talks about the diverse modifications of plant parts and the multitude uses to which these are put. The book enumerates the anatomy and utility of twelve plants—cassava, beetroot, sugarcane, yam, tea, bay leaf, clove, butter tree, custard apple, watermelon, water chestnut and groundnut.
₹125.00
The first title in the Kaleidoscope Series, Tann-Mann is a science trivia book in Hindi. This intricately illustrated title delves into twelve vitally interesting physiological processes of the human body—salivating, yawning, hiccups, burps, sneezing, eye twitching, acne, sweating, shivers, eczema, cracks and snoring—explaining their significance in biology, literature and culture.
₹100.00
The fifth volume of Kaleidoscope Series, traverses the journey of natural fibers from their growth on plant through the processing they undergo to be fashioned into fabric.
₹125.00
The sixth volume of Kaleidoscope Series, takes a closer look at the arrangement in which flowers grow on plants. Through anecdotes and analogies, it not just simplifies the concepts of racemose, cymose, compound and special types of inflorescences, but also introduces readers to the complexities of mustard, Palaash, maize, yam, gulmohar, marigold, euphorbia and ficus.
₹125.00
The seventh volume of Kaleidoscope Series, dwells on the diverse kind of excreta found in the animal world along with the numerous uses to which it is put. The focus is on eight creatures—bat, chicken, snake, fish, hippopotamus, elephant, panda, penguin—and the manner in which humans utilize their refuse.
₹125.00
It is a compilation of twenty-seven short stories and forty-six illustrations conceived and created by select students from Delhi Public School, Patna, Pune, Ludhiana and Coimbatore. The stories are as diverse and interesting as the age-group and locale of the authors. The tales appeal to all tastes and ages. Cobalt Blue is also an icon to mark how we have taken learning beyond books—by publishing books!
₹350.00
Paper Bridges Book One are collaborative anthologies of stories and illustrations by young writers across India, born from mentorship, critique, and creativity, weaving delicate yet resilient narratives that celebrate imagination and craft.
₹550.00
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Paper Bridges Book Two are collaborative anthologies of stories and illustrations by young writers across India, born from mentorship, critique, and creativity, weaving delicate yet resilient narratives that celebrate imagination and craft.
₹500.00
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It is the treasure trove of the invaluable memoirs of Padmshree Gajendra Narayan Singh from the world of Art.
₹500.00
It is a vibrant collection born from Parivartan’s story-writing workshops in rural Bihar, where children’s imagination meets illustration. Guided by mentors, young storytellers shaped tales of joy, struggle, and wonder, weaving language, art, and lived experiences into a heartwarming book that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and the spirit of childhood expression.
₹450.00
It is a comprehensive treatise mapping India’s indigenous painting traditions. The book explores diverse tribal and folk art forms, tracing their history, symbolism, techniques, and cultural significance, preserving these visual traditions for contemporary understanding and appreciation.
₹750.00
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