Shiva Parvati

Amar Chitra Katha #29

by Anant Pai (Editor)

Parvati was born a maiden of the mountain. The mighty god Shiva was practicing meditation in the dense forest. Desiring to win over Shiva, Parvati went to serve him. But Shiva paid no attention to her. At this time, the gods were being tortured by an invincible demon, so the prayed to the supreme god for a saviour. He assured them that the son of Shiva and Parvati would be the one. So the gods sent Kama, the god of love, to lead Shiva into marrying Parvati. But when the god of love worked his charm, Shiva was disturbed and turned him to ashes. Parvati redoubled her efforts at penance. One day a young hermit approached her, berating her for wasting efforts on the uncouth Shiva. Parvati refuted the hermit's challenge and was pleasantly surprised to find the hermit to be Shiva in disguise. She asked him to approach the elders. That done, Shiva and Parvati were married.

Genres: Comics, Mythology, Fantasy, Hinduism, Graphic Novels, Graphic Novels Comics, Fiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Anant Pai popularly known as Uncle Pai, was an Indian educationalist and creator of Indian comics, in particular the Amar Chitra Katha series in 1967, along with the India Book House publishers, and which retold traditional Indian folk tales, mythological stories, and biographies of historical characters. In 1980, he launched Tinkle, a children's anthology, which was started under Rang Rekha Features, India's first comic and cartoon syndicate, that lasted till 1998, with him as the Managing Director.

Today, Amar Chitra Katha sells about three million comic books a year, in English and more than 20 Indian languages, and has sold about 100 million copies since it inception in 1967 by Anant Pai, and in 2007 was taken over by ACK Media.

Reviews

[Ashish Iyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always love to read Amar Chitra Katha. Eternal love story of Shiva and Parvati.

[Vaishali · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorites... And Lord Shiva is one handsome stud. (There, I said it) Sigh...

[ananya · Rating 3 out of 5]

parvati milf status

[Prem · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Classic tale so beautifully illustrated

I had read this in 80's during my childhood days. The story was so much ingrained in my mind that I felt I am reliving those days.

Such a nice illustration and story telling. I will let my baby read this when he will start reading it. Long live ACK, you made our Indian stories and folklores fun to read and every single book is an collectors item. Anand Pai, I bow down to your soul in deep reverence.

[Srividya Venkataraman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a story on Shiva which I loved to read.

[Prithwish Chakrabarti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Amar Chitra Katha. LOVE this illustration. 💙

[Pranav · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was good and information can be added on why goddess Parvati incarnated as Sati, the daughter of the vain king Daksha. In the end, Sati told him that she cannot stay with such a sinner and jumped into the fire. Angered, Siva cut his head and threw it into the same fire into which his wife jumped. Later, when Parvati was born to Himavat, she looked after every need of Shiva once she was a grown up woman. This gives us good information on how Shiva and Parvati were married and I recommend it.

[D · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought this on kindle. Didn't know it was for kids :(

[Abbirami Kurusamy · Rating 5 out of 5]

from this story i can feel parvati's love against lord shiva. True love never failed.

[Khayma · Rating 5 out of 5]

From Shailaputri, to Brahmacharini, to Aparna, Parvati's adventure of attaining her Mahadeva

[Bhavya Prasad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Indian Mythologic stories are interesting and this one's also great. I gave it 5 star as I didn't feel any fault at all. Moral I learnt in this story-A beauty might be seeked by many suitors but she is the one to decide who she wants to go for. Parvati meditated upon him for years to finally attain him. Though Shiv never saw this when she was his maid serving him. The girl grew fond of him and would do anything for him. The lords wanted him to get married as their son would later kill the demon tataka who has been disturbing the devas in heaven. I like the way how lord Shiva disguises himself to test Parvati and the way he questions her. I'm impressed by the way he has supreme control over his emotions when Lord Kama tried to lure him. But I didn't like that he burnt Kama to ashes for that reason. The story was engaging and lovely to read.

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fine comic retelling by ACK! Shiva (S) is a very complex god to understand; from what I have understood he is both benevolent and fearsome. Paravati (P) seems to be that balance that S needs to stay 'centered' - it is her influence that often allows S to 'see' things from a different perspective. S and P seem to complement each other; there relationship adding strength to who they are as individuals. I am by no means an expert on Hinduism; anyone whishing to point out if I have misinterpreted this relationship please do so.

[Amar Chitra Katha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hey, you all can check this Shiva and Parvati ACK where a very good short synopsis along with pictures is written. You can also ask the owner of the blog to lend it to you to read.

[Samyuktha Ell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyable. Anant Pai is truly the best and the greatest!

[Shreya]

intresting

[Ravi Kumar Dandapani]

nice

[Derek · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve read dozens of these great introductions to Hindu religion, myth, and history. A great way to teach your children about the gods.

[Sharvil · Rating 5 out of 5]

op

[Vishal Mehta · Rating 5 out of 5]

The art is wondrous!

[Zara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this when I was ten or something, I fell in love with Amar Chitra Katha books after reading this. 5 stars without a doubt.

[Rahul Panelia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great to know Kartikeya 's Origin Story too..

[Malori · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was weird

My first Indian graphic novel.... it was strange. I feel I wouldn't read another one of these kinds of books.

[Surya · Rating 3 out of 5]

Got this from Amazon Prime Reading.
Was expecting to read all stories of Shiva and Parvati
This had just one, was quiet let down.
Extremely quick read.
Suitable for kids 5-8yrs.

[Devraj Soni · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for children

To take children towards the path of spirituality such books are required.
Children should be given such books at early years of their lives