Books published by publisher Amar Chitra Katha

Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, was born in a critical period of India's history. On the one hand, people were divided into castes, sects and factions; on the other, the Muslim rulers committed atrocities on the Hindus and other weaker sections of society. Overcome by hardship and misery, the people cried for a saviour. Nanak came as God's messenger in the common man's hour of need. It was a period of transition from medieval times to modern. Men of action and thought explored the world of matter and spirit. Guru Nanak revealed the secret of man's spiritual potential. Similarly, he accepted life's struggles and hardships and pioneered a movement of reform in social and religious conduct. He reformed the dregs of society through argument, conviction and personal example. His followers, called 'Sikhs', formed a group of God-fearing men and women devoted to the service of the people. He laid down simple rules of conduct through which man could find fulfillment in leading a humane and meaningful life. Hindus and Muslims alike revered him. His life is an inspiring example of the practice of truth, love and humility.

The World of Ganesh, by Amar Chitra Katha, brings together the fascinating tales of Ganesha and his family. Summary of the Book The titles contained in this collection are: Ganesha, Ganesha and the Moon, Tales of Shiva, Shiva Parvati, Sati and Shiva, Karttikeya, Andhaka, Nahusha, and Tripura. All the characters of these stories are from the Indian mythology. This Amar Chitra Katha pack will serve as an ideal gift to children.

The Moon faced Ganesha's wrath for laughing at him, when the elephant- headed god fell off the mouse he rode. When Ravana obtained the Atmalinga from Shiva, the gods were perturbed and turned to Ganesha for a solution. Kind-hearted, benign and always ready to help, Ganesha can also display anger at injustice and foolishness. This Amar Chitra Katha features stories that revolve around one of the most popular and endearing figures in Indian mythology.

The Bhagawat Purana sings of the glory of Vishnu and his incarnations. It is one of the most popular of the eighteen major puranas, and its recitations lasting for a week, called Bhagawat Saptaha, are held all over India. The special collection of nine volumes of Amar Chitra Katha, based on the tenth chapter of the Bhagawat Purana, lovingly narrate the story of Krishna in detail. The episodes in the life of Krishna are described with vivid visuals and simple language. The Krishna of the Bhagawat Purana may at first seem contradictory. At times he is content to spend his day playing his flute. Yet he can single-handedly combat the vicious Kalia and overpower him. In each episode of Krishna's life, there is a deeper more esoteric meaning. For believers, the lila of Krishna is not a historical event but an eternal reality. The longing of the gopikas for Krishna, symbolizes the longing of the human soul for God. The nine volumes that make up this issue are: Krishna, the Darling of Gokul Krishna, the Subduer of Kalia Krishna, the Upholder of Govardhan Krishna, Victory over Kamsa Krishna, the Lord of Dwarka Krishna, the Enchanter Krishna, the Victorious Krishna, An Ally of the Pandavas Krishna, the Saviour.

Sanjna basked in the warmth of her husband, the radiant Sun God, Surya. But sometime, the sun's glare got uncomfortably fierce, and Sanjna could not bear it. She devised the perfect cover for herself - Chhaya, her mirror image! Away from the blazing Surya, the lonely Sanjna pined for her beloved. Eventually, a way had to be found to ensure everyone's happiness.

What mess will Suppandi create now, with the simple task of buying a matchbox? Find out in Adventures of Suppandi-8. A thoughtful son-in-law counted the delicious sannas his mother-in-law made before gobbling them up. But what if he counted wrong? Read this hilarious story in He Counted before Eating.When a king starts losing his hair, he is desperate to seek a remedy. Will he succeed in his quest? Read The Remedy for Baldness to find out!A village is desperate for rain and they turn to a fraud astrologer to guidance. What yarn will the astrologer spin now? Find out in The Rain-Maker.

In Puranic lore, Vishnu is the preserver of the universe and the cosmic order. The Dasha Avatar is the Puranic story of the ten incarnations of Vishnu who descends to the terrestrial world to establish stability and order, time and again. The avatars occur in a sequence – the first was matsya or fish representing life in water, followed by kurma or turtle signifying life in water and on land, then varaha or boar alluding to terrestrial life and so on. The sequence of the avatars could be taken to symbolise various stages in the evolution of life culminating in the advent of the perfect being.

A special ‘thank you’ to teachers everywhere, this issue sees Suppandi in a new avatar. You’ve got it! As a teacher in ‘School Rules’. That’s not all. Teachers rule in our It Happened to Me, Spotlight and Great Tinkle Circus segments. The IHTM compiles the Tinkle Team’s favourite memories of their teachers. Spotlight has us in a tête-à-tête with college principal, Dr. Beena Punjabi. As for the GTC, it is filled with dedications from students to teachers!This month, we also have Ajay, Dental Diaries, Kalia the Crow and Shikari Shambu giving Suppandi company. Ajay and Neeti tackle a new adventure in ‘Underground Secret’. Not to be left behind, Billy sets out to rescue his mother but ends up in a trap! Read all about it in ‘New Dangers’. Meanwhile, how do the animals of Big Baan fare in a football match? Find out in the concluding part of Kalia the Crow’s ‘Let’s Play a Game’. Talking about animals, Shikari Shambu has a tough time confronting ‘Feline Problems’. And if that’s not enough we also have two delightful tales in ‘The Prankster’ and ‘Age No Bar’. Enjoy!