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In contemporary literary studies, ecocriticism has emerged as a vital framework for analyzing the interrelationship between literature and the natural environment. Indian mythological narratives, which frequently portray nature as both a reflection of human conduct and a manifestation of the divine, offer a rich context for ecocritical exploration. This study presents a comparative ecocritical analysis of two modern mythological retellings: Amish Tripathi's Shiva Trilogy and Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's The Palace of Illusions. Although both texts are grounded in India's mythological tradition, they articulate distinct perspectives on the human-nature relationship, engaging with themes such as ecological harmony, environmental degradation, and the cycle of regeneration. The study investigates how these works address ecological concerns and reflect on the wider societal consequences of humanity's interaction with the natural world.