Indian mythology fiction books are a series of stories or myths about a particular individual, civilization, religion, or any group of people who share common beliefs. In mythology, the myth is what empowers you to stretch your imagination. Giant stage pieces, sophisticated combat, gorgeous costumes, and the wonderful conversation never cease to amaze.
Classical mythology fiction has grown in popularity in India like no other genre in recent years. Several Indian authors have published novels that have been quickly devoured by readers. However, it is understandable given that Indian authors have great mythology to draw upon, there is also an undeniable impact and competition from mythical fiction writers all over the world, which has contributed to India's current myth-making frenzy. Here's a list of the Top 5 Indian Mythological Fiction Books one must read:
1. Asura: Tale of The Vanquished by Anand Neelakantan –
Anand Neelakantan, best known for writing the prequel to the blockbuster Baahubali films, is also the writer of best-selling books on the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. However, the storyline stays the same as the original Ramayana, his "Asura: Tale of the Vanquished" has been rewritten from the viewpoint of Ravana. The book pushes the reader to reconsider the age-old epic by presenting the reader with what may be referred to as the "other side of the story."
2. The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Devakurni –
The story of Mahabharata, one of ancient India's Sanskrit epic sagas, is told by this popular novelist and poet. This book tells the famous narrative through the eyes of Draupadi, the Pandavas' wife. Divakaruni is a gripping novel that takes you on an informative journey through a moment in history that is intertwined with myth and mystery. Draupadi is a passionate heroine on a quest to retrieve the birthright of her five husbands, which takes us on a journey through love, conflict, and magic. The Palace of Illusions is an excellent beginning point for people interested in Best Indian mythology novels.
3. Dharmayoddha Kalki: Avatar of Vishnu by Kevin Missal –
Dharmayodha Kalki by Kevin Missal is the first book in the Kalki series and one of the best Indian Mythological books. It is a fantastic suspense tale with numerous unexpected twists. Satyayoddha Kalki: Brahma's Eye and Mahayayoddha Kalki: Shiva's Sword comes next. This novel is centered on Kalki, who is depicted as a villager at the start of the story. In mythology, Kalki is Lord Vishnu's eleventh and final incarnation. Someone who comes into the world during the Kaliyug epoch to eliminate evil. Readers will be captivated throughout the book series as they embark on an exciting journey with the characters and their change.
4. Shikhandi and Other Stories They Don’t Tell You by Devdutt Pattanaik –
Shikhandi and Other Tales They Don't Tell You by Devdutt Pattanaik is a compilation of 30 stories about gender and sexual identity — Shikhandi, who was born a woman but reared as a man, Krishna, who had become a woman for one day to marry a doomed man, Chudala, who became a man so that her spouse would accept her as a teacher, and more. The book begins with two brief articles entitled 'Appreciating Queerness' and 'The Discovery and Invention of Queerness.' "Queerness" is defined by Pattanaik as "questioning what constitutes male and female." This term established the pace for the rest of the work, which aims to investigate rather than assert.
5. Lanka’s Princess by Kavita Kane –
Kavita Kane possesses a particular literary vision that empowers the voiceless and oppressed. Kane tells the narrative of Surpanakha, the catalyst for the events of the Ramayana, in Lanka's Princess. A unique and so significant retelling of the Ramayana penned powerfully by one of the top greatest authors in the Indian mythological fiction category. In this, one can observe how mythological narratives contribute to the subversion of traditional, largely patriarchal narratives.
