Volume I Issue III July 2021

Name of Author : Anjali Sharm

Title of the paper : Significance of Religious Rituals Portrayed in Manju Kapur’s Home

Abstract: Indian English writing is a diverse genre that produces excellent literature. Hindu mythology has a strong influence on this literature. Indian customs, culture, norms, and religion have inspired authors from pre-independence to the present day. The religious concepts of Hinduism are promoted in a huge and extensive collection of scriptures and books, which are classified as either Sruti revealed or Smriti hidden remembered. Indias history and traditions have always been extensive. Traditional Indian ideals give it a unique and distinct presence over the world. Furthermore, because India and faith are so interwoven, literature in the Indian sense would never have been possible without the profound influence of religious and spiritual aspects. The Vedas, Puranas, Ramayana, and Mahabharata are examples of ancient literature that transitioned from oral to written form. We have established our entire way of life—our etiquette, beliefs, and ethics—through these epics. They guided and encouraged us throughout antiquity and taught us how to live properly. The study focuses on one of Manju Kapurs most important works, in which the idea of great Indian epics through traditions has caught the protagonists vivid imagination, which is then used to convey life experience in parts of the framework. On the one hand, there is conflict in the sense of contemporary society, where the character cannot completely defy societys traditional rules, nor can they ignore their need to build their own identity. Though Manju Kapur claims that the main characters are imprisoned between tradition and modernity, they ultimately find their roots in traditional life, which is linked to religious ceremonies directly or indirectly. Furthermore, in this modern world, the major characters saw these rites and ceremonies as the only way to resolve their problems.

Keywords : Vedas, Puranas, Traditions, Religious Rituals, Contemporary Society

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Page No. : 77-79