Author: Eza Deshwal, Prof. Rashmi Malik

Abstract: This paper delves into Maya Chowdhry’s Monsoon through an interdisciplinary lens, examining its exploration of menstruation, ecological renewal, and feminine identity. The analysis situates Monsoon within feminist ecological literature and performative representations of women’s experiences, emphasizing its critical engagement with societal taboos and cultural renewal. By integrating concepts from psychoanalysis, ecological feminism, Indian aesthetics, and postcolonial hybridity, the study highlights the play’s innovative approach to reframing abjection and celebrating cycles of life and empowerment.

Keywords: abjection, body politics, cultural taboos, ecofeminism, feminist theatre

Article Info: Received: 15 Dec 2025; Received in revised form: 11 Jan 2026; Accepted: 15 Jan 2026; Available online: 19 Jan 2026

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.111.14