About the Book: The Gods Are Leaving by D. B. Mokashi is a powerful literary fiction novel exploring the decline of tradition and faith in a changing rural Indian society. Set in a deserted village, it follows four brothers as they confront family tensions, shifting beliefs, and the emotional impact of modernization and cultural transition. Deeply reflective and evocative, the novel examines identity, loss, and the clash between tradition and modern values, brought to new readers through translation by Shanta Gokhale.