Interconnectedness between Land and Humans in Lil Bahadur Chetri’sMountains Paintedwith Turmeric(Basain)

Abstract

Mountain Painted with Turmeric (Basain),the novel by Lil Bahadur Chhetri, explains the story of dispossession and displacement of Dhane and his family. This research observing this story from the vantage point of eco-criticism has linked these consequences with the nature or land. Land is common property of all and foundation of life. Therefore, it is very intricately connected with each and every activity of the creatures on it. Misuse or abuse of it by its inhabitants results into drawbacks upon themselves. InMountain Painted with Turmeric (Basain),feudal social structure has interpreted and used land as materialistic entity for their utilitarian purpose that ultimately bringsnot only problems in human-nature relationship but results into tension among humans. In the novel that tension reaches climax, as Dhane is dispossessed of his land and house thereby bound to leave the village.