Amar Chitra Katha PVt. Ltd.
151 books
Hiuen Tsang, a 'Chinese pilgrim who came to India in A.D.629, was the most distinguished Buddhist Scholar of his times. He stayed in India for 16 long years, traveling extensively and holding discussion with Buddhist scholars all over the country. A keen intellect, an enquiring mind, profound scholarship and, above all, a deep attachment to India, were the hallmarks of his impressive personality.
Hiuen Tsang's services to the spread of Buddhist knowledge in China ...
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.
Knd-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. ...
Gautama, as we all know, left home to discover a way to end all human misery. He became Buddha, the enlightened One, when one day in a flash the truth dawned on him as he sat meditating under the Bodhi tree in Gaya. He came back with practical solutions which even a layman could adopt. Those who followed him had to first accept and comprehend the four Noble Truths- that worldly existence is full of misery; that desire and attachment are the causes of worldly ...
The divine sage Narada is the most popular figure in Puranic lore. No event of significance takes place in the Puranas that Narada does not have a hand in. He is depicted as a messenger always on the move, visiting the devas, the manavas and the asuras and honoured by all. He is a great devotee of Vishnu.
Although Narada is always referred to with respect in mythology, he is often misunderstood and ridiculed by the common people as a carrier of tales and a ...
The Mahabharata is considered to be the longest epic poem in the world. The creation of this ageless epic is traditionally attributed to the seer Vyasa. His disciple Vaishampayana narrated it in public for the first time. King Janamejaya and numerous learned sages were present at the recital. They had gathered for a 12-year-long sacred ritual called Yajna.
The first volume is titled The Kuru Princes of Hastinapura. Beginning with Shantanu, King Janamejaya’s ...
Narrated by Saeed Jaffrey. A collection of all the four Karadi Junior Stories.
Welcome to the magical land of Jooba. Here, the basic pre-school concepts are introduced through a VCD & book combo and reinforced through animation, puppets, dance and song. Animation - The Jooba characters Zorra, Leela, Pi, Golu and Neel transport children into a topsy-turvy cartoon world where they adventure with the alphabet, numbers, shapes and colours. Puppets- Kalia the Crow and Doob Doob, much loved characters from Tinkle magazine, host the show with ...
Welcome to the magical land of Jooba. Here, the basic pre-school concepts are introduced through a VCD & book combo and reinforced through animation, puppets, dance and song. Animation - The Jooba characters Zorra, Leela, Pi, Golu and Neel transport children into a topsy-turvy cartoon world where they adventure with the alphabet, numbers, shapes and colours. Puppets.
Welcome to the magical land of Jooba. Here, the basic pre-school concepts are introduced through a VCD & book combo and reinforced through animation, puppets, dance and song. Animation - The Jooba characters Zorra, Leela, Pi, Golu and Neel transport children into a topsy-turvy cartoon world where they adventure with the alphabet, numbers, shapes and colours. Puppets.
The Avatar concept is the very cornerstone of Hindu theology. According to it, the Supreme Power manifests itself in animal or human forms on earth, with the divine mission of cleansing it of the periodically increasing evil. The Avatar concept is closely related to the measurement of time in Hindu theology which has its basis on one working day of Brahma. According to the Bhagwat Purana, Brahma, the creator, is the causal effect of the predetermined periodic ...
Nasruddin hodja lived centuries ago but the stories told about him have a timeless appeal. Some of them make you laugh, others make you think, and a few leave you totally perplexed, you don't know whether nasruddin is being profoundly wise or profoundly foolish. Here is one such story: One day people saw him riding a donkey but seated with his back to the donkey's head. some boys were following him. When he was asked why he was riding the donkey backwards, he ...
The Adventures of Suppandi - 2 features the iconic comic character from Tinkle, Suppandi. The book starts off with a section where Suppandi’s origin is discussed. The stories in this book are laced with humor, and Suppandi is portrayed as the simpleton that he’s known to be. Every time he gets a new job, some mishap or the other occurs through Suppandi’s antics, leaving his bosses dazed and confused. This 72-page comic book also comes with a ...
Following are the collection of 50 titles of Uncle Pai's favourites: Krishna, our very first title, will always rank among my favourites because it was the beginning of the series. If it had not succeeded as well as it did, selling over a million copies, there would have been no Amar Chitra Katha series at all! I am proud of other titles that were intensively researched. It took almost two years to adapt the Gita, keeping the beauty and authenticity of the ...
The Essence of India Collection (24 Single Titles + 2 Special Issues) is a compilation of books about Indian myth and folklore. It was released in 2011 by Amar Chitra Katha, an Indian comic book series. The set includes Indian mythological stories about Krishna, Mahabharata, Vishnu, Ganesha, Shakuntala, Shiva, and Parvati. It also includes stories about some famous figures from Indian history, such as Ashoka, Tenali Raman, Rana Pratap, Akbar, Bhagat Singh, ...
This Pack Consist of The Following Titles
1. The Jackal And The Wardrum
2. Monkey Stories
3. Jackal Stories
4. Elephant Stories
5. Deer Stories
6. Choice Of Friends
7. How The Jackal Ate The Elephant
8. Crows And Owls
9. The Brahmin And The Goat
10. Jataka Tales : Bird Stories
11. Jataka Tales: The Magic Chant
12. Jataka Tales: The Giant And The Dwarf
13. Jataka Tales: The Mouse Merchant
14. Panchatantra : The Greedy Mother-In-Law
15. Panchatantra : The Dullard ...
Ramayana is the story of Rama, the prince of Ayodhya. Poet Valmiki describes Rama as a dutiful son, loving brother, devoted husband, Fierce warrior and wise statesman, of pleasant manners and speech. Rama is above all an upholder of Dharma so it is no wonder that he is hailed as an avatar or incarnation of lord Vishnu.
Once, the Indian sub-continent was a treasure trove, teeming with riches and natural resources, coveted by most of the world. While some invaders crossed its boundaries only to plunder and steal, others came and made it their home.
The India we know today is riddled with battle-scars that remind us of the heroes who defended her with their lives. Some of them were kings and queens, fighting to protect their kingdoms from powerful invaders or from conquering ...
Includes The Following Titles
Battle of Wits
The Deadly Feast
The Hidden Treasure
Includes The Following Titles
Soordas
Tulsidas
Mirabai
Includes The Following Titles
Jackal Stories
Nandivishala
Bird Stories
Includes The Following Titles
Jataka Tales
The Magic Chant
Jataka Tales
The Giant and the Dwarf
Priceless Gem
A Jataka Tale