'The Palace of Illusions' & other books that brought mythology to the Indian masses

Over last few years, mythology has become a fan favourite among fictions res.  Indian mythology writers often bring monumental tales to life, giving ir own twists and turns to our country's rich mythology. Some of se books have introduced Indian mythology to reers with a brand-new perspective. Here is a look at some of mythological books that brought se sagas to Indian res.

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Palace of Illusions

vel by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is a popular one amongst mythology fanatics. relevance of twist on Mahabharata is still existing. However, it re-tells Mahabharata war from perspectives of a woman. book is written as a narration by Panchali, wife of Pandavas. book was published in 2008.

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Asura: Tale of Vanquished

A mythological take on victory and defeat, which in philosophy is still a valid way of looking at society is reprised storytelling of Ramayana. entire book is from perspectives of Ravana and his people. As name suggests, book is tale of vanquished, who lost ir lives and livelihood of oppressed. book is written by Anand Neelakantan who also penned down Rise of Kaali.

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Books by Amish Tripathi

Immortals of Meluha, Secret of Nagas, Oath of Vayuputras, Ram: Scion of Ikshvaku, Sita: Warrior of Mithila, Raavan: Enemy of Aryavarta are all books by Amish Tripathi. Amish has successfully written and delivered several books which formed a section of mythology reers. books are inspired by several stories of Shiva, Sita and Ravan from Indian Mythology.

Chanakya’s Chant

Set in 340 B.C., story of Chanakya’s Chant revolves around Brahmin youth disrupted at hands of revenge after murder of his far. story will shed light on how Chandragupta me it to throne of Mauryan empire after a series of plotting and plans by Chanakya. book is written by Ashwin Sanghi and is a good re for sure.

Karna's Wife: Outcast's Queen

Penned down by Kavita Kane, Karna's Wife: Outcast's Queen will tell tale of unsung hero of Mahabharth; Karna. story of Karna is explained by his wife Uruvi in book. Like name suggests, story is from point of view of his wife.

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