Feminist Reinterpretation of Mythology in the Sati Series by Koral Dasgupta

This research paper explores the dynamics of the feminist reinterpretation of Indian mythology in the Sati Series by Koral Dasgupta, focusing on the reimagining of the Pancha Kanyas-Ahalya, Kunti, Draupadi, Mandodari, and Tara. Traditionally depicted within patriarchal frameworks in epics like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, these women have often been confined to roles defined by silence, sacrifice, and moral judgment. Dasgupta’s retellings challenge these conventional portrayals by foregrounding female subjectivity, agency, and emotional complexity.The research further demonstrates using feminist literary theory and myth criticism as analytical frameworks, this research explores how the author reconstructs these mythological figures as autonomous individuals who question societal norms and resist imposed identities. Through qualitative textual analysis, the study highlights themes such as voice and silence, power and marginalization, identity formation, and resistance to patriarchal authority. The narratives not only humanize these iconic figures but also provide them with psychological depth and narrative agency often absent in traditional texts. Furthermore, this research situates the Sati Series within the broader context of contemporary Indian mythological retellings, demonstrating how such works serve as a medium for feminist discourse and cultural reinterpretation. By reclaiming and recontextualizing mythological women, Dasgupta’s work bridges the gap between ancient narratives and modern gender concerns.The study concludes that the Sati Series functions as a significant feminist intervention, reshaping the perception of mythological women and challenging longstanding patriarchal interpretations, thereby contributing meaningfully to contemporary Indian English literature and feminist studies.