The Essence of India Collection

The Essence of India Collection takes you through interesting and evergreen stories of India across genres such as Indian folktales, mythology, and history. Get to know a little bit about India’s diverse heritage, which will surely invoke a sense of pride in you for our motherland. Read stories of extraordinary men and women who sacrificed their all to protect India. Learn more about India’s fascinating mythology, which highlights the importance of dharma, duty, responsibility, truth, loyalty and more. Read Indian folktales drawn from collections like the Panchatantra, from different states and regions of India, divided by distance but united in virtuous thought.

This collection has 26 captivating stories comprising 24 single titles and two special issues. Learn more about the story of Bhagat Singh, a social revolutionary who became a national icon at the young age of 23 years, inspiring India’s youth during the Indian independence struggle. Read the near-mythical accounts of the life of Birbal, whose quick wit and sense of humour will leave you in splits. Appreciate the beauty of Indian classical literature that shines in the lyrical romances of Kalidas and literary masterpieces of Rabindranath Tagore. Then there are numerous Panchatantra stories that teach moral lessons in a fun and fascinating way, such as the story of the enterprising mouse merchant who amassed a fortune from one dead mouse! In short, this collection is truly the very essence of India and all things Indian.

All these stories use Amar Chitra Katha’s award-winning combination of beautiful artwork and unpretentious language, that makes our comic books entertaining and easy to read for all ages. Order the Essence of India Collection today!