Illustrated Mahabharata The

This beautiful retelling of the epic is an exploratory and visually stunning journey of lost kingdoms and characters that resonate with millions of people across the world.This edition of the Mahabharata brings the world’s longest epic to life and comes with a foreword by Mahabharata scholar Bibek Debroy. With more than 500 stunning images showcasing India’s varied art forms the book encapsulates stories from all 18 chapters the Bhagavad Gita and the Harivamsha in a uniquely accessible way. With clarity and simplicity the stories reveal the eternal relevance of the Mahabharata an epic that has shaped Indian thought for over 3000 years.More than 500 stunning images showcasing India’s varied art forms such as paintings sculptures and historical artefacts.Introduces concepts to readers not familiar with Hindu mythology covering topics such as the pantheon of Gods and the Cosmos.