Abstract
This paper aims to compare two of the most significant characters from the Ramayana, a renowned epic traditionally divided into seven major kandas. While the Ramayana might have given the campaign a bold appeal in one's imagination, the heart of the epic resonates with strong female characters. The story speaks about the women who navigate a society that is rich in choices concerning social, marital, political, and spiritual statuses, regardless of whether they reside in a palace or a forest. Mandodari, who appears in the Uttara Kanda, and Meenakshi in the Aranya Kanda are analysed, and two novels by different authors, Mandodari: Queen of Lanka by Manini J. Anandani and Surpanakha: Lanka’s Princess by Kavita Kane, are taken for comparison.
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How to Cite
The Archaic Ramayana and the Hidden Voice of Power: Unveiling Mandodari: Queen of Lanka and Surpanakha: Lanka’s Princess. (2026). Tamilmanam International Research Journal of Tamil Studies, 20(01), 120-123. https://tamilmanam.in/journal/index.php/issue/article/view/804