Unnayi Variyar, Maruthoor Purushothaman, Translator
2024
Plot : First Day - Sage Narada tells Nala about Damayanthi and the need to marry her. Hamsa acts as the messenger to Damayanthi and fills her mind with love for Nala. Second Day - Nala marries Damayanthi, a disappointed Kali sees them dethroned and exiled, suffering in the forest, Damayanthi rescued from a python by a hunter. Third Day - Nala bitten by a serpent, changes as Bahuka, seeks shelter at Kosala, hears about Damayanthi’s second marriage, frees himself from Kali by a mantra Fourth Day - Damayanthi identifies Bahuka as Nala with the help of Kesini; he regains his beauty, both resolve misunderstandings, and reunite.
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