AN EXPLORE ON A HISTORICAL MYTH FROM THE PLAY 'NAGAMANDALA' OF GIRISH KARNAD

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Girish Karnad developed an early interest in drama and used myth, legend, and folklore to dramatize contemporary socio-political and cultural issues in his plays. He is a versatile genius. The latest of seven recipients of the Jnanpith Award for Kannada, the highest literary honor is given in India. To tackle contemporary issues, by using History and Mythology he composed four decades Karnad. He had good deep understanding of Indian tradition and culture reflects in all of his plays although he studied at foreign universities. To reshape our society, he carefully uses substance to reshape our society. This paper presents Mythological and Historical related study in selected plays of Girish Karnad. We will examine transformative impact of his plays of Tughlaq and Nagamandala on Indian theatre and literature. Through this study, we embark on a journey of cultural preservation, understanding appreciation and knowledge in Historical characters. Karnad's plays, with their timeless fusion of ancient myth and contemporary relevance, become windows into the heart of India's cultural heritage and enduring significance of myth and symbolism in the ever-evolving narrative of the human experience.