Published 21:11 IST, October 7th 2019
Top mythological books by Indian authors that you can read
Many Indian authors have written some of the best Indian mythology books. Here is a list of some mythological novels that you can read on Indian myths.
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richness in culture and herit of India comes from strong mythological roots of Indian society. Every religion has its own myths and stories that are passed on from generation to generation. Indian literature even today is full of retellings and modernisation of Indian mythology. Here are some of best Indian mythological vels that you can re.
A major chunk of Indian mythological fiction deals with two Indian epics Ramayana and Mahabharata.
My Gita by Devdutt Pattanaik
Devdutt Pattanaik is one of best mythologists that Indian literature has to offer. He has written an array of books that deal with various aspects of Indian mythology. My Gita by Devdutt is a matic rendition by Pattanaik of Bhagav Gita. My Gita has received 4.04 ratings on Goodres. Devdutt tries to bring a personal twist to this universal fiction, thus name My Gita.
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Ajaya: Roll of Dice by Anand Neelakantan
Ajaya: Roll of Dice is first part of Epic of Kaurava Clan series. Anand Neelakantan has brought in story of epic Mahabharat in a never-heard-before perspective, as story is narrated from point of view of Kauravas. book was released in year 2013 and was Crossword Top 10 Book of 2013 & 2014.
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Ram: Scion of Ikshvaku by Amish
Amish, after success of Shiva Trilogy, came up with Ram Chandra series in 2015. It is first of series with 3.77 ratings on Goodres. next in series are Sita: Warrior of Mithila and Raavan: Enemy of Aryavarta. Ram: Scion of Ikshvaku traces childhood, ulthood and his love for Ly Sita.
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Dharmayodha Kalki: Avatar of Vishnu by Kevin Missal
Kevin Missal’s 2017 vel Dharmayodha Kalki: Avatar of Vishnu is first in Kalki series. Kalki Hari, protagonist of vel, is unaware of his destiny as he lives a simple life in province of Keekatpur. He has to learn ways of becoming next Vishnu Avatar. book has received 3.72 ratings on Goodres.
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Krishna Key by Ashwin Sanghi
Ashwin Sanghi is a prolific writer who wrote Krishna Key which was published in year 2012. This mythological fiction mixes with genre of crime thriller. Krishna has to take a new avatar for Dark i.e. Kaliyug. re is also historian Ravi Mohan Saini, who is on quest to discover Krishna’s most prized possession.
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