Amar Chitra Katha

Amar Chitra Katha is one of the most famous Indian comic book series, featuring stories based on Indian history, mythology, and folklore. It is universal that India is a country filled with mythology, ancient stories, and lots of appealing divine characters. This fact leads to the diversity of comics being born, and the plots, as well as character-building feature, is focused. Amar Chitra Katha is a typical title.

With more than 100 million copies sold across 20 Indian languages, this comic became iconic when it comes to the best Hindi comics of all time. It is one of the best-selling comic series that attracts not only children but also adults. The plot emphasizes mythology as well as deep traditions embedded in Indians. Thus, it teaches kids about the cultural heritage and valuable cultural aspects.

Specifically, this comic compiles different stories related to the Indian mythology. For example, "The Legend of Rama" retells the epic story of Ramayana, focusing on the life of Lord Rama, his adventures, and his battle against the demon king Ravana to rescue his wife, Sita. Or in another plot "Krishna and Rukmini", portrays the romantic story of Lord Krishna and Princess Rukmini. It tells the tale of how Krishna and Rukmini fell in love, and how Krishna saved Rukmini from an unwanted marriage.