The Illustrated Mahabharata: The Definitive Guide to India’s Greatest Epic | Complete Retelling with the Bhagavad Gita, Hindu Mythology & Collector’s Gift Edition

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 3,000 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.

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK
Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 January 2020
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 512 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9388372344
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9388372343
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 939 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20 x 14 x 4 cm
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India
Net Quantity ‏ : ‎ 1 Count
Importer ‏ : ‎ Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd
Packer ‏ : ‎ Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd
Generic Name ‏ : ‎ Book
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