Summary of "Nagamandala" by Girish Karnad

Girish Karnad's play, "Nagamandala," presents a poignant love story between two women, Rani and Nagamandala, set in the early 20th-century Indian subcontinent. Rani resides in a modest house with her mother, occupying a small room close to the outside world. In contrast, Nagamandala lives in a spacious house with his family. The story predominantly unfolds during the night, with a river flowing behind Rani's house and a garden filled with birds and animals during the day. The Love Story and Obstacles The play revolves around the blossoming love between Rani and Nagamandala. However, Nagamandala is already married, and his husband is unwilling to grant her a divorce. Despite this obstacle, Rani's parents agree to their marriage, with a condition that she can only move to Nagamandala's house after giving birth to their first child, aiming to avoid scandal and gossip. A Drastic Decision and Reunion After Rani gives birth to a baby girl, she makes a life-changing dec…