Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part C (2024)

The Research paper explores how Amish Tripathi's The Secret of the Nagas, the second installment in the Shiva Trilogy, reinterprets Indian mythology to construct and reshape cultural and individual identities. By blending mythic narratives with contemporary sensibilities, Tripathi repositions traditional archetypes such as Shiva, Sati, and the Nagas within a framework that addresses issues of otherness, belonging, and self-realization. The novel challenges rigid binaries of good and evil, portraying myth as a dynamic and evolving force that reflects modern ideological tensions. Through the integration of folklore, ancient symbolism, and ethical dilemmas, Tripathi’s work exemplifies how mythology can serve as a powerful tool in the ongoing process of identity formation in postcolonial Indian literature.