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It is the story of a boy who believes that he is the Blue God, the avatar of Vishnu known as Krishna. It is one of the best works of the Hindi literary canon and a must read for all those who wish to read a dark, morbid retelling of the destruction that the Mahabharata left behind in its wake.Ī blend of thriller and mythology, The Krishna Key by Ashwin Sanghi boasts of the same elements as that of Dan Brown. Andhayug is a play, an existential portrayal of the aftermath of the Mahabharata. However, the real Ashwathama has forever drawn the eyes of such literary greats as Dharamvir Bharti’s towards him. The character of Ashwathama may have garnered more attention after the Netflix series Sacred Games was popularized. The story is narrated by Bhadra and sheds light on Raavan's point of view, as well as his role as the young leader of the Asuras, a clan that was declining.

He humanizes the so-called enemy by letting them take the reigns and tell the story. Was Raavana truly the devious villain that he is portrayed as or was there more to his character? Anand Neelakantan delves deep into this infamous character from the Ramayana to provide a fresh perspective.

The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni.

Here is a list of the top 15 mythological retellings in India: Mythological fiction, therefore, is always worth it. Retellings of Indian Mythology today helps shed light on a lot of perspectives, such as that of the women in the stories. Even Shashi Tharoor wrote a retelling of the Mahabharata - The Great Indian Novel, albeit from the perspective of the Indian Independence Movement. It found its way into films such as Ra.One and Lajja. Mythological fiction is a much loved genre that has been flooding the Indian market for the past decade or so, starting from Amish Tripathi's infamous trilogy to Devdutt Pattnaik's work. It is therefore, hardly a surprise that Indian writers are delving deep into mythological fiction.

Our perspectives are formed by those lessons driven rendition of The Ramayana, a Japanese anime that most have watched on television. It is there in the way we view good and evil, a portrayal of the ideal man, of the ideal wife. For some, they form the base of nostalgic sentiment, a reminder of that hot summer afternoon when mangoes were as abundant as the stories on your grandmother's lips. It is there in both the social and physical architecture of India.

It is there in the popular screen and stage adaptations of folklore and famous tales. ( Announcement: Bookish Santa has organized a massive books by weight sale in Guwahati from 12th May to 21st May, 2023. Stories within stories, often overlapping each other, anecdotes of morality and truth, beautifully woven oral traditions and an opulent culture: these mark the traditional mythology that runs through the veins of the country. Diversity lies at the core of mythology, just as diversity lies at the core of India.