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Books in Epics and Mythology series

  • Shiva Parvati

    Kamala Chandrakant, Ram Waeerkar

    Paperback (Amar Chitra Katha Pvt, April 30, 1972)
    Parvati was born a maiden of the mountains. 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 they 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.
  • Prahlad: A Tale of Devotion From the Bhagawat Purana

    Anant Pai

    Paperback (Amar Chitra Katha, May 1, 2008)
    Prahlad: A Tale of Devotion From the Bhagawat Purana
  • Tales of Arjuna

    Kamala Chandrakant

    Paperback (Amar Chitra Katha Pvt, April 25, 2001)
    Superbly skilled, speedy and strong, Arjuna boasted that he was the world's greatest warrior. But, despite his unquestionable courage, this honorable Pandava prince realized he could not confront Lord Indra's power or even the wiles of a cheeky monkey, without help. He needed divine weapons, such as the Gandiva bow, with its inexhaustible supply of arrows and a special war chariot. Most importantly, he needed the blessings of the gods, especially Lord Vishnu.
  • Tales of Narada

    Onkar Nath Sharma, P.B Kavadi

    Paperback (Amar Chitra Katha Pvt, Nov. 30, 1977)
    Narada symbolises unqualified devotion to Lord Vishnu, also known as Narayana. He is inseparable from his veena and has the name of Lord Narayana always on his lips. In the Puranic stories, it is Narada who puts the lord`s devotees to test. But when he himself is put to test will the celelstial sage emerge victorious.