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Shakti: Tales of the Mother Goddess
Adi Shakti is considered to be the original creator of the universe. She is the power that protects and destroys. She represents the fertile, bountiful earth, and is the protector of all life form. All goddesses are considered to be a manifestation of her. The worship of the goddess has evolved over time. Local village goddesses of the forest, field, river and lake became versions of the one great female principle. Lakshmi, Saraswati and Parvati are also considered to be forms of Adi Shakti. The Devi Mahatmayam or the ‘Glory of the Goddess’, describes her as the fierce and beautiful goddess who fights asuras and wards off evil. She shields the gods against evil and stands up for the worthy.Amar Chitra Katha brings together stories of seven goddesses from the Puranas, folklore and the Devi Bhagavata. Endowed with strength, grace and courage, these goddesses show us the power of being a woman.
74 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2018
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March 29, 2020
Lovely stories on Mother Goddess.
January 16, 2020
Love it
October 16, 2020
My six-word memoir:Beautiful artwork, excellent presentation, powerful, graceful.
This is a very good introduction to Adi Shakti. Mother Goddess is presented as powerful, graceful, beautiful, and caring. Perfect time to read during Dussera. I cannot pick a favorite story. All are too good.
This is a very good introduction to Adi Shakti. Mother Goddess is presented as powerful, graceful, beautiful, and caring. Perfect time to read during Dussera. I cannot pick a favorite story. All are too good.
October 11, 2022
There's something very homely about reading Amar Chitra Katha books♥️! This was a great one about various goddesses and their tales, and is free for Prime Reading on Kindle!
January 22, 2022
Fascinating!
This comic form representation of Shakti Devi's forms and tales is a delight to go through. Most of these Goddesses have their shrines in South India ✨The interpositioning of lesser known ancient goddeses, their symbols, transports, and appearances through illustrations brings about a beautiful rendition of Devi's multitudinous nature! As always Amar Chitra Katha has brought out some amazing stories of the Goddess!
This comic form representation of Shakti Devi's forms and tales is a delight to go through. Most of these Goddesses have their shrines in South India ✨The interpositioning of lesser known ancient goddeses, their symbols, transports, and appearances through illustrations brings about a beautiful rendition of Devi's multitudinous nature! As always Amar Chitra Katha has brought out some amazing stories of the Goddess!
November 27, 2022
Saktham was considered to be a separate religion for worshiping Sakthi until Adi Sankara united many of the sub religions as a main religion. To the surprise, Saktham would have been a bigger religion back then as there are several forms of Sakthi from Mariamman in TN to Manasa in Bengal. A good book for kids to pass time and to know several names of Sakthi.
January 13, 2024
Frankly this book didnt feel authentic. Then as the book itself says as India became more and more patriachial many of the Goddess worship was lost or transformed as "wives of the male gods". Maybe because I grew up in a patriarchial society even though I myself am a woman, this set of stories felt less authentic and a bit much. Felt very loaded
Either that or maybe this was really a bit meh!
Either that or maybe this was really a bit meh!
April 16, 2020
Tales of the ancient
Gorgeous artwork coupled with some fresh stories about both well known and lesser known goddesses. An empowering read, specially for young women, but not much else. Rated 3/5
Gorgeous artwork coupled with some fresh stories about both well known and lesser known goddesses. An empowering read, specially for young women, but not much else. Rated 3/5
June 11, 2020
A beautiful glimpse into 'Shakti'
The issue contains very beautiful artwork that successfully bring the stories alive. Stories cover different forms in which Shakti is worshipped and the associated legends. I enjoyed it immensely!
The issue contains very beautiful artwork that successfully bring the stories alive. Stories cover different forms in which Shakti is worshipped and the associated legends. I enjoyed it immensely!
February 2, 2023
Great book for children to learn more about Adi shakti
This book is a must read for hindu people and people interested to learn more about the adi shakti. In childhood many of us heard about the Avatar of ma durga. Here in this book we can know the background story.
This book is a must read for hindu people and people interested to learn more about the adi shakti. In childhood many of us heard about the Avatar of ma durga. Here in this book we can know the background story.
September 18, 2023
Enlightenment
Don't have words to express how enlightened this book is. Thankful to Amar Chitra Katha to tell Adi Shakti's katha this way. I leaned divine that was not known by me through your edition.
Don't have words to express how enlightened this book is. Thankful to Amar Chitra Katha to tell Adi Shakti's katha this way. I leaned divine that was not known by me through your edition.
February 7, 2024
Tales in Puranas that glorify the eminence of the goddesses. Many stories about the mother of gods whose names we might not have known would surface here. And ACK has caught my fancy these days I’m telling you!!
September 3, 2024
It is well illustrated and the stories- some well known and others lesser known- are well narrated and crisp. I also liked the little tidbits of additional info on navadurgas, saptashakti, vahanas among others inbetween the stories. A good read.
April 15, 2025
Shakti
Good Book. With vibrant illustrations and a compelling narrative, this book introduces readers to the Goddess Shakti, the supreme cosmic energy revered across various traditions as Durga, Parvati, Kali, and Ambika.
Good Book. With vibrant illustrations and a compelling narrative, this book introduces readers to the Goddess Shakti, the supreme cosmic energy revered across various traditions as Durga, Parvati, Kali, and Ambika.
June 2, 2020
Good
Worth gaining knowledge of few mythology of the stories of goddess and why the are named as a idt is
Worth gaining knowledge of few mythology of the stories of goddess and why the are named as a idt is
July 26, 2020
Excellent and quite eye-opening to me.
March 24, 2021
Beautiful illustrations
The stories were all very interesting, but the most intriguing parts were the beautiful illustrations, that completed the narrative perfectly!
The stories were all very interesting, but the most intriguing parts were the beautiful illustrations, that completed the narrative perfectly!
May 2, 2021
Wonderful read
A Very colourful book with lots of information and wonderful illustration for kids and elders alike. Loved this book. GOOD READ
A Very colourful book with lots of information and wonderful illustration for kids and elders alike. Loved this book. GOOD READ
May 7, 2021
Excellent
Thanks for telling the stories of goddess which we are not aware of. Also the different names of goddess shakti are explained clearly
Thanks for telling the stories of goddess which we are not aware of. Also the different names of goddess shakti are explained clearly
May 12, 2022
Really good book
All illustrations were great and it was fun reading it. The stories were unheard by me so I really enjoyed reading it.
All illustrations were great and it was fun reading it. The stories were unheard by me so I really enjoyed reading it.
May 22, 2022
Beautiful comic
It's a comic which isn't comic as it teaches Indian (Hindu) culture and history! Jai Maa Shakti! Hail Goddess Shakti!
It's a comic which isn't comic as it teaches Indian (Hindu) culture and history! Jai Maa Shakti! Hail Goddess Shakti!
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July 27, 2022Wow
This book is amazing. Filled with so many stories of Goddess. Everyone would read and enjoy it. Well illustrated and written
This book is amazing. Filled with so many stories of Goddess. Everyone would read and enjoy it. Well illustrated and written
October 12, 2022
Amazing
It's an Amazing book.
Well explained
We get to know the significance of the goddess and her vehicles. The purpose behind each name.
It's an Amazing book.
Well explained
We get to know the significance of the goddess and her vehicles. The purpose behind each name.
October 15, 2022
A good introduction to various goddesses
The illustrations and stories of origins of various goddesses is very well done in this comic by Reena Puri. Another great ACK comic
The illustrations and stories of origins of various goddesses is very well done in this comic by Reena Puri. Another great ACK comic
November 29, 2022
Read an Amar Chitra Katha Book after ages.. Absolutely enjoyed this quick read.. Some really interesting stories.. some were even new to me :)
December 20, 2022
Informative... Nice comic drawings it's attractive easy to catch the feel. Intresting.
June 9, 2023
A mustread
VERY GOOD PICTURISATION. APPEARS AS If
WE ARE WATCHIMG A MOVIE. EVEN CHILDREN WILL Understand. The author deserves a BIG THANK YOU..
VERY GOOD PICTURISATION. APPEARS AS If
WE ARE WATCHIMG A MOVIE. EVEN CHILDREN WILL Understand. The author deserves a BIG THANK YOU..
July 26, 2023
Wonderful book
Good reading to know about Devis and their blessings. Book tells us stories of different Devis and the asuras they fought with.
Good reading to know about Devis and their blessings. Book tells us stories of different Devis and the asuras they fought with.
September 9, 2023
Interesting book good for one time read
I have never heard of some of the characters mentioned in this comic book. It is a good book to tell stories from to kids
I have never heard of some of the characters mentioned in this comic book. It is a good book to tell stories from to kids
October 6, 2023
Beautiful comic illustrations with goddess stories and legends.Interesting.
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