7 Must-Read Books Based on Indian Mythology

Jul 26, 2023, 16:04 IST

Trisha Pathak

The Palace of Illusions, by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni 

The book narrates the timeless Indian epic, Mahabharata, from Draupadi’s perspective. It unfolds her journey, from her birth to the battle at Kurukshetra.

The Shiva Trilogy, by Amish Tripathi 

The epic saga weaves together mythology, fantasy, and adventure. It presents an engaging reimagining of Lord Shiva’s tale. 

Lanka’s Princess, by Kavita Kane

The book is a compelling retelling of the Ramayana, focusing on a lesser-known character, Surpanakha, the infamous sister of Ravana.

Asura: Tale of the Vanquished, by Anand Neelakantan 

The 45-minute short film is an engaging supernatural love story between a girl, Hotaru, who got lost in the enchanted forest, and Gin, a boy who will disappear if a human touches him.

The Pregnant King, by Devdutt Pattanaik 

It is a thought-provoking book on gender, identity, and mythology. It revolves around the story of Yuvanasha, a king who becomes pregnant.

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Namaha - Stories from the Land of Gods and Goddesses, by Abhishek Singh 

The book fuses ancient mythology with a contemporary narrative. It ponders on the deeper meanings of existence and humanity. 

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