The broad area of Indian literature has long been centered around the great epics of the subcontinent, specifically The Mahabharata and The Ramayana. These timeless works continuously evolve, adopting new interpretations and forms to align with the changing times. Retellings have emerged as a literary genre where contemporary authors revisit these ancient texts, offering fresh perspectives that resonate with modern contexts. In recent years, Indian epics and mythology have captivated writers by providing strong, compelling voices to characters who were overlooked or silenced in the original narratives. Such reinterpretations are essential for uncovering the countless viewpoints buried within the depths of these ancient works. This paper examines two modern retellings of The Mahabharata and The Ramayana by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni: “The Palace of Illusions” and “The Forest of Enchantments”. Divakaruni offers a powerful portrayal of the heroines from these epics, reimagining them with strength and resilience. Divakaruni has changed her way of thinking from traditional portrayal of simple and selfless women into modern female characters who is searching for their identity in the patriarchal world. Additionally, she brings to light the courage and depth of even the minor female characters, presenting them in ways that have not been explored before. Divakaruni shifts from the traditional depiction of simple, selfless women to modern female characters who actively seek their own identity within a patriarchal society. The author integrates mythological themes with contemporary problems like identity, gender, and personal agency allows these ageless stories to speak to today's readers. In this regard, Divakaruni breathes new life into old stories besides translocating them to answer the challenges of the contemporary world.