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The earnest desire of an individual to be treated as equal with dignity needs no separate reiteration. Since time immemorial, there has been the depiction in numerous historiographical records of the attempts made by so called victimised individuals to assert their individuality in the society. At the heart of such attempts lies the concern of individuals to lead their loves without facing the wrath of subjugation. Novels and other critical writings have been the documentary records of female marginalisation to a great extent. However, with the advent of different waves related to the critical movement of feminism, it can well be said that there is the growing consciousness regarding the establishment of equality between both the males and the females. Numerous writers, today, have come up with notable fictions which showcase the urge of female characters to lead a life of dignity thereby validating their identity in the society. Gods, Grave and Grandmother by the notable Indian English writer, Namita Gokhale is one of the scintillating tales of the establishment of a stable identity by the leading female protagonist. Through the portrayal of the character of Gudiya, Gokhale makes it very clear that the women of the contemporary Indian culture are no longer submissive, and they are equally bold and determined with regards to their subjective positions. This paper humbly attempts at portraying the self-created pathway of Gudiya leading to her firm identity in the novel. The nature of this research is purely qualitative, and it focusses on the comprehension of the layers of meanings embedded within the text.