{"id":7836,"date":"2025-07-07T21:30:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T16:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bijmrd.com\/?p=7836"},"modified":"2025-07-14T23:23:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T17:53:22","slug":"reclaiming-the-divine-feminine-exploring-femininity-in-indian-mythology-through-contemporary-indian-fiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bijmrd.com\/index.php\/volume3-issue6\/reclaiming-the-divine-feminine-exploring-femininity-in-indian-mythology-through-contemporary-indian-fiction\/","title":{"rendered":"Reclaiming the Divine Feminine: Exploring Femininity in Indian Mythology through Contemporary Indian Fiction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Author: Urbi Utthasani<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DOI Link:<\/strong> https:\/\/doi.org\/10.70798\/Bijmrd\/03060019<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abstract:<\/strong> This research project examines the representation of femininity in Indian mythology through the lens of contemporary Indian fiction. By analyzing the portrayal of female protagonists in select literary texts, this study aims to uncover the complexities of Indian womanhood and its intersection with mythology, culture, and society<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drawing from postcolonial and feminist theoretical frameworks, this research investigates how contemporary Indian fiction challenges, subverts, or reinforces traditional mythological narratives of femininity. The study explores themes such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– The reclamation of divine feminine archetypes in Indian mythology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-The negotiation of patriarchal norms and cultural expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– The intersectionality of gender, caste, and class in shaping female experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-The tension between tradition and modernity in contemporary Indian womanhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through a critical analysis of literary texts, this research demonstrates how contemporary Indian fiction provides a powerful platform for reimagining and redefining femininity in Indian mythology. By centering the voices and experiences of women, these texts challenge dominant narratives and offer alternative perspectives on Indian womanhood<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keywords:<\/strong> Indian Mythology, Femininity, Contemporary Indian Fiction, Female Protagonists, Gender Studies, Indian Womanhood, Patriarchy, Intersectionality, Hindu Mythology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Page No: 191-196<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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