Diachronic to Synchronic Narratives: Gender, Mythology, and Augmented Reality in Priya's Shakti

This paper examines the evolution of storytelling through the lens of Priya's Shakti.This ground-breaking graphic novel combines traditional Indian mythology with augmentedreality technology to address gender-based violence. Through a detailed analysis of theintersection between antiquated narrative traditions and cutting-edge digital innovation, thisstudy explores how modern storytelling adapts to address pressing social challenges whilepreserving cultural heritage. The research traces the transition from oral traditions to virtualtransmedia, focusing on how Priya's Shakti redefines narrative practices through its inventivefusion of mythological elements and digital technology. By examining the graphic novel'sunique approach in addressing gender-based violence, this paper shows how contemporarystorytelling approaches can effectively bridge traditional cultural narratives with modern socialactivism to inspire meaningful change.