Indian mythology, or any sort of mythology, is quite fascinating. The fascination comes from the idea that there existed a world that was unrecorded or unknown to us, but the fascination comes from the various stories told in mythology, stories about war, heroism, bravery, ancient Gods and epic tales. Stories about mythology can be very enjoyable and exciting. Indian mythology stories and books cover the various different Gods that exist in Indian mythos. Indian civilizations have existed for a very long time, and many of the people who enjoy reading these books are also history fans.
The Origin of the word “Myth.”
The word myth refers to two different things, one of them being the idea of something that is simply not true, the other being a genre of folklore or tradition that is based on mythological tales and narratives. Hindu myths can be found in the Vedas, which are a series of religious books, as well as in the Ithihasa and the Puranas.
The Curse Of The Cat’s Eye By Baseerat Javed
A masterfully written Indian mythological fiction book that centers around the two protagonists who leave their village to go to a fort, where they find that the princess is cursed by an ancient curse. The protagonists must find a way to break the curse and free the people suffering by it in the fort. The story is expertly written and showcases exceptional character development as both the protagonists grow throughout the story.
Top 10 Books on Hindu Mythology
The Curse of The Cat’s Eye By Baseerat Javed
Among the best Indian mythological fiction books ever written, as it showcases sharp writing, outstanding character development and deep storytelling. The curse must be broken at all costs in this outstanding fiction story.
The Immortals of Meluha By Amish Tripathi
A story about a near-perfect empire created by the powerful Lord Ram, who sees his empire facing a crisis. Their river and main source of water is drying to extinction. The empire is also facing existential terrorist threats from the land of Chandravanshis. The story shows how a simple man whose karma recasts him as Shiva leads to him defeating the threats to the empire.
The Pregnant King By Devdutt Patanaik
An Indian mythological fiction that centers around the epic battle of Kurukshetra, the king in the story is a man who ends up drinking a magical potion that leads to him getting pregnant himself. The story shows how the man ends up questioning his gender identity and longs to be called a “mother” by his child.
Ahalya By Koral Dasgupta
A book that reinvents the original stories of Hindu mythology in the context of the modern feminist movement with themes and storytelling that subverts the original ideas.
The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
This is a book that takes the readers back in time in a world that is half myth and half history. The book deals with the wife of the legendary Pandavas brothers in the Mahabharat. This novel gives a new interpretation of the ancient tale.
Lanka’s Princess by Kavita Kane
This book looks into the story of Supranakha, a character who is quite misunderstood by many people.
Asura: Tale of the Vanquished By Anand Neelakantan
A story based on hindu mythology that deals with the enthralling story of Rama, the incarnation of God who had slain Ravana, the demon of darkness.
Namaha By Abishek Singh
An illustrative book that illustrates many of the ancient stories of Hindu mythology, beautifully illustrated and created by the author.
The Avatari By Raghu Srinivasan
This is a very well-written story about the ancient Indian kingdom of Shambhala, which is impossible to gain entry to. The story centers around a group of mercenaries led by a retired British Army officer.
The Winds of Hastinapur By Sharath Komarraju
This is a book that showcases the events of the battle of Kurukshetra but from the perspective of the female protagonists.
Conclusion
There is much to be learnt from Hindu mythological stories, many of them have deep moral lessons to teach to people, as well as the fact the stories contain examples of heroism, war, bravery and going above and beyond the call for something greater than oneself. These stories, to this day, inspire people and will continue to do so for generations to come. Hopefully, you are able to find a good Indian mythological fiction book from the list of recommendations that we have carefully selected and made for you. These are among the best books that anyone can read on the topic of Indian mythological fiction, so read these books today and learn more about Hindu mythology.
