Uloopi

Amar Chitra Katha #52

by Anant Pai

Uloopi (Amar Chitra Katha)

Genres: Comics, Mythology, Hinduism

32 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 22, 2006

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

[Dr. Appu Sasidharan (Dasfill) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Uloopi is a name you will come across in the epic Mahabharata. She is Arjuna's wife, and she saved him from the curse of the Vasus.

This book tells us more about the Naga Princess, Uloopi, and her marital life with Arjuna.

Suitable for
All age groups


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[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am now officially addicted to Amar Chitra Katha Comics (ACK)! The stories are told in a simple way yet retain the main message that the original work was trying to teach...a wonderful way to learn about Hinduism. This is the story of Uloopi and her relationship with Arjuna. A very interesting tale that has many layers of meaning!

[Ashish Iyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

To be honest I wasn't aware of this story. Nevertheless Amar Chitra Katha books are always educating.

[Utkrisht Fella · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Amar Chitra Katha title is a wonderful introduction to the character of Uloopi. The classic illustrated storytelling style is perfect for making this part of the Mahabharata accessible and engaging. It's a great read for children learning about these epic characters for the first time and equally enjoyable for adults who grew up with Amar Chitra Katha and want a quick, nostalgic dive back into a familiar and beloved world. A fantastic blend of education and entertainment.

[Chhavi Chauhan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Uloopi rarely gets a mention but she was a fascinating character. The story does not mention Aravan/Iravan the son of Uloopi and Arjuna, who is the god of Kinnars(eunuchs). Hence- four stars.

[Vyomesh Thakker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Arjuna had another wife

I had no idea about this story, and the curse Arjuna got from the Vasus... And I am touched by love and devotion of Uloopi towards Arjuna, and this other wife and child.

[Tanmaya R · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rare interesting story!!👍

[Surya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Uloopi was a naga and boy oh boy, is it even possible to love another human the way Uloopi loves Arjuna? especially when it is not reciprocrated the way she wanted. I used to think such acts as toxic and would nudge such people to move on. But Uloppi was never bitter.

I didnt know this story of Arjuna. This story felt very real kudos to the author.

Nagas again proving to be the beings better than humans through such acts.

[Anindita Vishwanath · Rating 5 out of 5]

Its good to understand what had happened in the past. In order to get a sense of where we are in present. Where can be in the future.

I had recently heard about Axis Mundis and then I read this book. I feel that I got a glimpse of the magical world of Snakes. How their world is and what they can do?

[Ravi Kumar Dandapani]

nice

[Kalyan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Mythological read

This b BHo.
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[Anjalica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

[Avinash K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice reading

Recommended reading for knowing the lesser known stories of Mahabharat. Also connects us to a largely forgotten history of North East India.

[S · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nolstalgic ACK read. I did not know much about Uloopi and this was a fun way to learn about this mythological tale.

[Mounika Borra · Rating 5 out of 5]

The character Uloopi is something I haven’t heard of till now in Mahabharata. But the story itself is so interesting that you never knew when it ended.

[a ☕︎ · Rating 2 out of 5]

rereading some childhood favorites. why did i like this one so much...i think it might have been the more fantastic touches to this story (uloopi is a nāga princess and hails from a sea kingdom). i love most stories which have a noble prince descend to the depths or a nymph seek a heart: the moon maiden, the sea-king’s daughter, undine. this is like none of those. being a chapter from the mahābhārata, there is much more interfamilial conflict, military duties, and a vague morality (presumably you need to go to the text itself for clarity as this is simplified for children). and for some reason, i fondly remember this ending tragically? as in uloopi gives her stepson the nāgamani and then vanishes. it’s happy, though...another disappointment (lol).

[Krishnan Nair · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a story I had never read before. I am constantly amazed at the breadth of stories in the Mahabharata and the Ramayana.

I would have given it 5 stars except that the story never even mentions Uloopi's son Iravan who dies in the war. That was a big miss.

But apart from that, I am happy I got to read a Mahabharata story I had no idea about.