Indra & Shibi

Indra & Shibi

Author: ANANT PAI

Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd

Published: 1971-04-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 8189999052

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It is little wonder that Indra was the lord of all gods – he displayed the true characteristics of a perfect leader. It was his diligence and eye for detail that ensured that only the virtuous were given god-like status. Arrogance and impatience were soon corrected. But, most importantly, as a leader, Lord Indra strove to be worthy of his position.


Indra And Vritra

Indra And Vritra

Author: Subba Rao

Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd

Published: 1971-04-01

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 8184822219

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Vritra, the invincible asura, was created by Sage Twashta to avenge the death of his son, Vishwarupa, who had been killed by Indra. There was no weapon in the arsenal of the gods that could stop Vritra as he went on a rampage. Indra and the gods appealed to Lord Vishnu for help. Vishnu told them that only a weapon made from the bones of Sage Dadhichi would kill Vritra. The battle between Vritra and Indra was first told in the Rigveda. The version used here is taken from the Bhagawat Purana.


Tales of indra

Tales of indra

Author: TRIPTI SAH

Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd

Published: 1971-04-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 818482596X

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Armed with the invincible thunderbolt, Vajra and mounted on his great white elephant, Airavata, Indra, king of the gods, is the subject of innumerable stories in Indian mythology. This Amar Chitra Katha tells some of the tales that depict Indra's bravery, his generosity and also, his occasional arrogance.


Indra and Sachi

Indra and Sachi

Author: LAKSHMI SESHADRI

Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd

Published: 1971-04-01

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 8189999079

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Even gods can be prey to their inner torments. Lying and killing for the sake of peace and order, Indra felt he was unworthy of being king of heaven. A new king was installed on his throne! Now it was up to Indra’s wife Shachi to ensure that his honour survived. Would the gods ever regain their respect for her beloved?


Gods and Goddesses (22 In1) (EM-1)

Gods and Goddesses (22 In1) (EM-1)

Author: Anant Pai

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 703

ISBN-13: 9788184823240

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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 less


Kubera

Kubera

Author: NIMMY CHISBN:O

Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd

Published: 1971-04-01

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 9350850729

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The city of Lanka was once ruled by the wise and benevolent Kubera, the king of the yakshas and the son of Sage Vishrava. He would travel the world in his magnificent flying chariot, the Pushpaka Vimana, which had been gifted to him by his great-grandfather, Brahma. Lanka enjoyed an age of peace and prosperity under Kubera's reign. But all that changed when his fearsome half-brother Dasagriva, the leader of the rakshasas, decided to claim the city as his own. Amar Chitra Katha pieces together from various sources in Indian mythology, the story of the Lord of Wealth.


Vivekananda

Vivekananda

Author: ANANT PAI

Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd

Published: 1971-04-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 8189999389

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He revived the Indian spirit that lay shackled by Western domination. He inspired his countrymen to be proud of their heritage. He urged them to be fearless. In his short life, and in the face of tremendous odds, he initiated a world-wide movement to uplift the human race, and opened the eyes of the West to the wonders of ancient Indian thought.


Rama

Rama

Author: ANANT PAI

Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd

Published: 1971-04-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 8189999265

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Rama was happy living in the forest with his wife and brother. Palace intrigue may have forced his exile, but the next fourteen years promised to be quite pleasant. Suddenly, this idylic life was thrown into turmoil. His beloved wife Sita was kidnapped! With unmatched skill as a warrior, Rama destroyed the ten-headed Ravana. And along the way, he won a host of very grateful friends.


The syamantaka gem

The syamantaka gem

Author: KAMALA CHANDRAKANT

Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd

Published: 1971-04-01

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 8189999648

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To the women of Dwarka, Krishna is the most coveted jewel, the husband they yearn for. For most of the men, the Syamantaka, the sun-god's shining gem, is the most sought-after prize. This is hardly surprising, it is known to regularly bestow a hoard of solid gold on their Prince Satrajit. When the gem goes missing, suspicion falls on Krishna. He must prove his innocence, but danger and upheaval threaten at every turn.


Raj Singh

Raj Singh

Author: DEBRANI MITRA

Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd

Published: 1971-04-01

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 8184825676

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The last independent warrior of Mewar, Maharana Raj Singh, ruled the kingdom during the reign of Aurangzeb, the then Emperor of India. When Chanchal Kumari, the princess of Roopnagar, flung a portrait of Aurangzeb and stepped on it, Aurangzeb was furious by the news. As a result, he wanted to marry her, as a mark of his insult. Chanchal kumari refused and requested Raj Singh to save her from the Mughal Emperor. For a Rajput, the honour of his womenfolk was of prime importance. And the events that follow this are an important and memorable part of history.