7 Indian Mythology Books That Are A Must-Read

Zee Media Bureau
Sep 06, 2023

The Palace Of Illusions

The Palace of Illusions is a beautiful retelling of the epic Mahabharata from the perspective of Draupadi, also known as Paanchali.

The Shiva Trilogy

An Amalgamation of mythology, philosophy, and fantasy, The Shiva Trilogy reimagines Lord Shiva’s tale in the most enthralling manner.

Ahalya

Exploring the themes of love, betrayal, and forgiveness, Ahalya tells the tale of a woman who was turned into a stone because of a curse. The story is set in both ancient and contemporary times, blurring the lines between the past and present.

The Pregnant King

Challenging the conventional notions of gender and identity, this book follows Yuvanashva, a king who miraculously became pregnant.

Asura: Tale of the Vanquished

Based on the themes of power, ambition, and frailties of human nature, this book retells the epic Ramayana from the perspective of Ravana.

Lanka’s Princess

This book tells the tale of a lesser-known Ramayana character, Surpanakha, from her childhood in the kingdom of Lanka to her transformation into a vengeful demoness.

Kaikeyi

This time, understand the story of Ramayana from the perspective of Kaikeyi, Lord Rama’s stepmother who requested King Dasharatha to exile Rama to the forest for fourteen long years.

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