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Durga
Vimanika Durga artistically describes the mythology of Goddess Durga which can be read and appreciated by youngsters and adults alike.
- GenresMythologyGraphic Novels
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Published January 1, 2016
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February 27, 2018
I have already praised work of Vimanika Comics in my last review of Shiva - The Immortal. Those who have missed it can check here.
While Shiva is an ongoing story. Durga is the collection of three stories of "Aadi Shakti" (Devine Goddess) incarnations. The first story covers Mahisasura - killing by Goddess Durga. The second part covers the Vaishno-Devi story, where she killed Bhairav Nath. The Last story is about Goddess Mahakali's rise & end of Raktabija.
Though these stories we heard from our childhood, Vimanika has given a modern way of portraying. Where Shiva was pure mythology-based series, these series have some fictional content to make it more interesting. This series is for more mature people & young ones. The artwork is better than Shiva.
The only issue I found was a confusion of following dialogs. I am used to referring flow of Manga, maybe that's the reason. So I am not forcing on that point. Talking about ratings
Detailed Review Link - http://chevusread.blogspot.com/2018/0...
While Shiva is an ongoing story. Durga is the collection of three stories of "Aadi Shakti" (Devine Goddess) incarnations. The first story covers Mahisasura - killing by Goddess Durga. The second part covers the Vaishno-Devi story, where she killed Bhairav Nath. The Last story is about Goddess Mahakali's rise & end of Raktabija.
Though these stories we heard from our childhood, Vimanika has given a modern way of portraying. Where Shiva was pure mythology-based series, these series have some fictional content to make it more interesting. This series is for more mature people & young ones. The artwork is better than Shiva.
The only issue I found was a confusion of following dialogs. I am used to referring flow of Manga, maybe that's the reason. So I am not forcing on that point. Talking about ratings
Detailed Review Link - http://chevusread.blogspot.com/2018/0...
October 22, 2023
Ashtami feels like the apt day to revisit three legends of the Goddess. As the fierce Durga Maa, she takes on the seemingly invincible buffalo-demon Mahishasura who falls prey to his own chauvinistic boon. As the radiant Devi Vaishno, we follow her through the dense forests as she gives the dark tantric sorcerer Bhairav Nath his comeuppance…and her forgiveness. And finally, as the violent, dark-skinned Chandi, she unleashes a path of mayhem and destruction as she battles the ploys and underhanded dealings employed by the Asuras: Shumbha, Nishumbha and Raktabhija.
Each tale, while retelling the legends of the Divine Feminine, adds an introspective aspect that makes the reader think beyond the core struggle between good and evil. Empathy, forgiveness, the will to explore beyond the obvious, and the courage to forge a path that may not appeal to all, are some of the aspects delved into here, and make for a more nuanced read.
DURGA is a perfect book to celebrate the thrumming yet benevolent power of the invincible Goddess.
Each tale, while retelling the legends of the Divine Feminine, adds an introspective aspect that makes the reader think beyond the core struggle between good and evil. Empathy, forgiveness, the will to explore beyond the obvious, and the courage to forge a path that may not appeal to all, are some of the aspects delved into here, and make for a more nuanced read.
DURGA is a perfect book to celebrate the thrumming yet benevolent power of the invincible Goddess.
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