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Gods and Goddesses: From the Epics and Mythology of India
This Amar Chitra Katha special edition brings together some of the stories that are woven around gods and goddesses. From the mighty Shiva and Vishnu to the much loved Durga and Ganesha. From the popular gods of the epics like Rama and Krishna to the lesser known ones like Indra and the Ashwini Kumars.
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704 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 22, 2010
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About the author
Anant Pai
1,063 books224 followersAnant 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.
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.
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April 26, 2010
Childhood memories are choc-a-bloc with my mum plying me with a steady supply of Enid Blytons while my dad matched it with an equally regular dosage of Amar Chitra Kathas (ACKs).
Amar Chitra Katha : The grand-daddy of Indian Comic-Books.
Summer holidays bring hazy images of lying sprawled on a big,squishy bed with a bowl of banana-chips, a packet of hard-boiled sweets and an array of ACKs being devoured at an alarming pace.
Time has passed and snazzier, spiffier graphics dominate the day. The dog-eared ACKs went off to roost in some long-forgotten trunk. And then... in a newly-opened bookstore, I came across this stomach-crusher of a mega volume. Overwhelmed by a strong wave of nostalgia, I gave in and heaved the tome home.
The book is a tribute to the numerous Gods and Goddesses that make Indian Mythology a hot-bed of engrossing tales. An uber-cool Lord Shiva mesmerises you with his primordial love-story. A lithe and cheeky Lord Krishna metamorphoses from a playful cowherd to the slayer of corrupt-kings and power-mad asuras. Lord Vishnu, the protector of the universe stays true to his celestial post and dispenses justice to his devotees. Our much-adored Lord Ganesha makes his interesting debut…and the incandescent Goddess Durga is a powerhouse of energy and awe-inspiring warrior-moves. Jostling for space with these stalwarts are the lesser known but equally respected Gods like Balarama,Lord Surya,The Ashwini Kumars and Lord Indra.
It is a brilliant way to introduce children to the Indian pantheon. Infact, anyone who wants a quick and non-pedantic peek into our rich mythology must pick this up. I don’t fall into either of the aforementioned categories and am pretty much attuned to the tales of our mighty ones. But our Gods are cool. They had foibles…they were distracted by pretty faces and sensuous figures…they fell in love and occasionally, even granted boons which could be quite a bummer in time to come. And yet, they were benevolent. They treated all with a sense of fairness and when all else failed, cut wicked-cool figures on the battlefield. Gentle spirits, fiery tempers and super-human prowess all lay the foundation for some addictive tales
So do buy the book (or more like, wheeze and pant as you try to lug the book!!!) and make a much-welcome addition to your collection of must-haves.
Amar Chitra Katha : The grand-daddy of Indian Comic-Books.
Summer holidays bring hazy images of lying sprawled on a big,squishy bed with a bowl of banana-chips, a packet of hard-boiled sweets and an array of ACKs being devoured at an alarming pace.
Time has passed and snazzier, spiffier graphics dominate the day. The dog-eared ACKs went off to roost in some long-forgotten trunk. And then... in a newly-opened bookstore, I came across this stomach-crusher of a mega volume. Overwhelmed by a strong wave of nostalgia, I gave in and heaved the tome home.
The book is a tribute to the numerous Gods and Goddesses that make Indian Mythology a hot-bed of engrossing tales. An uber-cool Lord Shiva mesmerises you with his primordial love-story. A lithe and cheeky Lord Krishna metamorphoses from a playful cowherd to the slayer of corrupt-kings and power-mad asuras. Lord Vishnu, the protector of the universe stays true to his celestial post and dispenses justice to his devotees. Our much-adored Lord Ganesha makes his interesting debut…and the incandescent Goddess Durga is a powerhouse of energy and awe-inspiring warrior-moves. Jostling for space with these stalwarts are the lesser known but equally respected Gods like Balarama,Lord Surya,The Ashwini Kumars and Lord Indra.
It is a brilliant way to introduce children to the Indian pantheon. Infact, anyone who wants a quick and non-pedantic peek into our rich mythology must pick this up. I don’t fall into either of the aforementioned categories and am pretty much attuned to the tales of our mighty ones. But our Gods are cool. They had foibles…they were distracted by pretty faces and sensuous figures…they fell in love and occasionally, even granted boons which could be quite a bummer in time to come. And yet, they were benevolent. They treated all with a sense of fairness and when all else failed, cut wicked-cool figures on the battlefield. Gentle spirits, fiery tempers and super-human prowess all lay the foundation for some addictive tales
So do buy the book (or more like, wheeze and pant as you try to lug the book!!!) and make a much-welcome addition to your collection of must-haves.
August 12, 2016
The old ACK comics always had their own kind of charm. Perfect for a Saturday afternoon of amateur raconteur-ing with a young one.
October 19, 2017
good book
September 30, 2021
Amazing Compilation
A book which has stories to bring nostalgia to ardent followers of ACK and it's stories.
A good compilation which covers stories unheard/unseen before. A must read.
A book which has stories to bring nostalgia to ardent followers of ACK and it's stories.
A good compilation which covers stories unheard/unseen before. A must read.
April 14, 2022
As always the illustrations are top notch. However, I felt certain tales were too short or simply too abridged in nature.
October 27, 2023
Great for children as well as youngster
March 9, 2024
It is a compilatio of 22 ACK books. A quick review of various mythological tales.
August 12, 2020
A fun way to learn about Indian mythology. The illustrations are very engagingly drawn and seems to make an effort to look and feel authentic to the times the stories are set.
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