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This paper examines the literary contributions of R.K. Narayan, one of the most prominent figures in Indian writing in English, with a focus on how Indian culture is represented in his works. Narayan's novels and short stories, set primarily in the fictional town of Malgudi, capture the essence of Indian middle-class life, social values, traditions, and everyday experiences. Writing in English, he skillfully blends local customs, idiomatic expressions, and cultural nuances without losing accessibility for a global audience. The study explores how his characters, settings, and narrative style reflect the complexities of Indian society while maintaining simplicity and universality in language. It also investigates the philosophical and moral undercurrents, such as family ethics, community life, and human relationships, which are deeply rooted in Indian cultural ethos. Furthermore, the paper highlights Narayan's influence on the development of Indian English literature, showing how his works paved the way for subsequent writers to represent Indian realities in English prose. By analyzing selected novels and short stories, this research demonstrates that Narayan not only preserved Indian cultural identity in literature but also contributed to its international recognition. The study concludes that his unique narrative approach exemplifies the successful integration of Indian cultural sensibilities into English literary tradition, making his works a cornerstone of Indian English literature.