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ISBN: 9789391028237
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The King who Turned Into a Serpent
Author: The King Who Turned into a Serpent and Other Thrilling Tales of Royalty from Indian Mythology
Author: Sudha MadhavanPublisher: Hachette India
ISBN: 9391028330
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
A prince born with four arms and a third eye. A princess who inspired a cowherd to become a great poet. A king so generous he sacrificed himself to feed a bird. A queen skilled beyond compare in warfare. Awe-inspiring fighters, feisty leaders, exemplary friends, mighty monarchs, expert cooks and super-strong sleepyheads... Who were these multifaceted rulers who stood out among the hundreds in the lore of our land? From Shibi Chakravarti to Bhoja, from Vidyottama to Meenakshi, from Yudhishthira to Nahusha, and from Shishupala to Nala - what was extraordinary about them and their times? In over 15 fascinating stories, this charmingly illustrated book takes you to the kingdoms, courts, palaces and battlefields of glorious royals, who shaped our values and made their place forever in our epics and legends.
The Serpent's Revenge
Author: Sudha MurtyPublisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 9385990179
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
How many names does Arjuna have? Why was Yama cursed? What lesson did a little mongoose teach Yudhisthira? The Kurukshetra war, fought between the Kauravas and the Pandavas and which forced even the gods to take sides, may be well known, but there are innumerable stories set before, after and during the war that lend the Mahabharata its many varied shades and are largely unheard of. Award-winning author Sudha Murty reintroduces the fascinating world of India’s greatest epic through the extraordinary tales in this collection, each of which is sure to fill you with a sense of wonder and bewilderment.
Kaliya, Serpent King
Author: Joshua M. GreenePublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
Indian Serpent-lore
Author: Jean Philippe VogelPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art, Buddhist
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
Garuda and the Serpents
Author: Arshia SattarPublisher: Juggernaut Books
ISBN: 9386228718
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Why did the gods and the asuras churn the ocean? How did Vishwamitra and Vasishtha become enemies for life? Who brought the heavenly river Ganga down to earth? Why did King Trishanku end up hanging upside down? How did Kacha emerge from his teacher's stomach? Read the marvellous adventures of gods and humans and asuras and other splendid creatures, vividly retold by Arshia Sattar. Drawn from the Puranas, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, Garuda and the Serpents delivers stories from Hindu mythology that will evoke wonder and delight.
The Elephant-headed God and Other Hindu Tales
Author: Debjani ChatterjeePublisher: James Clarke & Co.
ISBN: 9780718827861
Category : Hinduism
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
The worlds of gods, demons and humans meet and come alive in these twelve stories. The gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, birds, beasts, demons, monsters, sages and warriors that inhabit these classical tales deliver the enduring wisdom of Hindu folklore. The stories are amongst the oldest in the world and belong to children everywhere, regardless of religion or country of birth. Each tale is illustrated with dramatic black-and-white pictures by Margaret Jones. These evocative illustrations capture the wealth and strength of the culture behind the stories and give the tales a magnificent setting worthy of their power and drama.
Kaliya, Serpent King
Author: Joshua GreenePublisher:
ISBN: 9781608872466
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Ashtavakra - The Vedic Sage
Author: Gopish GopalkrishnaPublisher: White Falcon Publishing
ISBN: 9389530881
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Who was the creator of Ashtavakra Gita? What is Yudhishtra’s Curse on Womanhood? How first Naga Prathistta was created? Why Hanuman turned red? These are the few exciting tales you will read in this book along with other stories. Bharat (India) is the beautiful country with full of wonders and surprises. This country has many religion, languages, festival, states, and unusual tales as well. This book is the collection of 22 unusual tales and first book of the series “The unusual tales of country called Bharat”. All these stories are different and not related to each other, hence readers will get to know new tales in every chapter. There is always something special about short stories, especially mythological as it always sticks to the traditional rules of the craft. These stories are vibrant and for all ages from children to grandparents. This book is an effort to reach out to more readers and spread the stories of the great land Bharat.
Upside-Down King
Author: Sudha MurtyPublisher: Puffin
ISBN: 9780143442332
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Did you know there was a time when bears spoke, the moon laughed and babies were found inside fish? Have you heard of the two-horned sage who had never seen a woman in his life? Did you know Ravana's half-brother was the god of wealth? Have you ever seen a man with a thousand arms? The tales in this collection surround the two most popular avatars of Lord Vishnu-Rama and Krishna-and their lineage. Countless stories about the two abound, yet most are simply disappearing from the hearts and minds of the present generation. Bestselling author Sudha Murty takes you on an arresting tour, all the while telling you of the days when demons and gods walked alongside humans, animals could talk and gods granted the most glorious boons to common people.