Ganesha Amar Chitra Katha, Illustrated Full-Color Comic No traditional Hindu will launch upon a new undertaking without invoking Ganesha, for it is he, as Vighneshwara, prime remover of obstacles, who clears the path to success. In India, the Sarvajanik Puja or public worship of Ganesha is popular mostly in the states of Maharashtra and Orissa. Contributions are collected from the neighborhood and a huge statue of the deity is installed in a public space. Ganesha' lineaments are familiar - for song, story and ritual have made them so. Ganesha is depicted with an elephant's head with a trunk curled gracefully over a generous potbelly, four arms bearing his distinctive emblems of godhood, and his portly figure mounted on a tiny mouse, his chosen vehicle. There are many interpretations of this unique combination. The most popular is that the deity embodies the power and wisdom of the elephant and the mobility of the agile mouse. The legends about the birth and exploits of Ganesha are many, different Puranas giving indifferent versions of the same incidents. This store, however, is based solely on the Shiva Purana version. On the heights of Mount Kailasa, the divine household of Shiva and Parvati stood divided, for, Shiva came and went as he pleased and Parvati was irked by his intrusions on her privacy. Out of that divine dissension was born Ganesha, who rose to become perhaps the most lovable deity in the Hindu pantheon. Amar Chitra Katha - Illustrated Classics From India Full-Color Comics Amar Chitra Katha is a collection of illustrated classics that retell stories from India mythology, history, folktale and legend through the fascinating medium of comics. Over 430 stories from all over India have been told in this series that has been endorsed by educationists and recommended by teachers the world over. Through a masterful blend of commentary, dialogue and illustration, Amar Chitra Katha presents complex historical facts and intricate mythology in a format that would appeal to children. They not only entertain, but also provide a fitting introduction to the cultural heritage of India. In a country so vast and varied, the series also serves as a medium for national integration, by introducing young readers to the rich cultural diversity of the country and highlighting the achievements of local heroes. Amar Chitra Katha comics are like family heirlooms, passed down from generation to generation. |
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