Main Characters
Shiva
Parvati
Nandi
Plot
Shiva was telling a story to a bored Parvati. No matter how hard she tried, she could not become interested. Seeing the disinterest, Shiva casted her away to become a fisherwoman in the Paravar tribe. Shiva immediately realized and regretted his mistake. Meanwhile, Parvati grew into a beautiful, clever, and strong fisherwoman. Nandi, Shiva's servant, knew the distress of his master. He became a menacing shark where the Paravars where. Nandi tore the nets and boats to pieces. The chief offered Parvati's hand in marriage as a reward to capture the shark. Many young fishermen tried, but none succeeded. The villagers and Parvati prayed to the divine Gods. Shiva heard Parvati's prayer and went to the village. Shiva was able to capture Nandi since he surrendered himself. Shiva wed Parvati. Nandi assumed his true form as an ox and carried the couple to their rightful home.
Setting
Kailasa and Paravar village
Story Idea
A story idea I had was to tell the story in Parvati's point of view. From the moment she was bored with the story and then her life as she grew up. I would want to focus on the events where she transitions from a fisherwoman to Shiva's wife. I wonder if she regained all her memories or would Shiva have to retell her what happened.
(Shiva and Parvati on Nandi - Image Source)
Bibliography. Amar Chitra Katha comic book, Vol 549, Tales of Shiva: The Mighty Lord of Kailasa.
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