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@article{184383,
        author = {S. Karthik Kumar and Dr. P. Thiagarajan},
        title = {The Palace of Illusions as a Feminist Retelling of the Mahabharatata},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {4},
        pages = {1392-1395},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=184383},
        abstract = {This research article investigates Chitra Banerjee Divakarun’s the Palace of Illusions to substantiate it as a feminist retelling of Vyasa’s Mahabharata. The article highlights how the novel presents divine intervention as distinct from human action, emphasizing that Draupadi, a woman, was chosen to rewrite history with righteous judgment and support a just ruler for Hastinapur. Contrary to the conventional belief that power and victory stem from weapons and physical strength, Draupadi, lacking these warlike traits, achieves success through her moral integrity and understanding of divine laws. This article also aims to illuminate the enduring significance of mythology and its relevance in contemporary India, offering readers insights into its cultural and philosophical impact.},
        keywords = {Mythology, retelling, patriarchy, narrative, male-centered, epic, etc},
        month = {September},
        }