AN EXAMINATION OF EMPOWERMENT AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DEPTH IN GIRISH KARNADS NAGAMANDALA DRAMA

Girish Karnad is an Indian actor, film director, Kannada writer, playwright, and Jnanpith award recipient who has appeared in films in Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Marathi. His career has revolved around his predominant work, which has earned him widespread recognition as one of the most gifted actors in India.Indian literature is written in English and has a largely diverse tradition, which reflects the countrys diverse history, culture, and language. Indian literature written in English was initiated during the British colonial era. Social reform and colonial rule were often highlighted in early works, leading to a flourishing Indian literature in English after Indias independence in 1947.Girish Karnads work on Nagamandala has earned him recognition as an Indian playwright, poet, and writer. The word Nagamandala is composed of the words Naga and Mandala, which mean serpent and circle, respectively. The serpent is considered a powerful symbol in Indian mythology and folklore and has different meanings. The serpent in Nagamandala symbolises transition and the complex intersection of reality and illusion. A mandala is a geometric design that portrays the cosmos metaphysically or symbolically. In the context of the play, it suggests a universe that is structured and intertwined, with intricate and interrelated parts.