In the quest to find a missing river, a principal of a popular school joins Goddess Saraswathi to find the reason for the river to vanish. The children enjoy his company and learn a great deal about him and many other gods. Lord Shiva joins five children in a game of Dumb Charades where he narrates various interesting stories with the help of objects he carries. The illustrations are by Vishal Tandon.Īmongst the seven books from the series, the most popular ones are listed below.
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Very few know that he has also authored series of books called ‘ Fun in Devlok’ for children that not only aim at making mythology simple for them, but also an enjoyable experience. His books are filled with illustrations and matrices that aim to make the concepts of mythology look seemingly easy to understand by readers of all age groups. Having studied medicine, Devdutt Pattanaik is a leadership consultant apart from being an author of over 30 books and 600 articles on mythology. India’s most popular mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik is a well-known name when it comes to demystifying the intricacies of mythology, be it Indian or global. Myriad references are taken from Indian mythology, classics and popular culture, modern history and society that make reading this series an enjoyable and enchanting experience. Known as India’s first fantasy-adventure series in English for children, it deals with the adventurous journeys of three kids in a universe called Mithya, comprising of eight worlds. The book is filled with fun trivia and has a unique way of retelling of knowledge-sharing between Krishna and Arjuna, leaves an after-thought amongst young readers. With simple, but thought-provoking way of explaining the nuances of one of the greatest conversations in Hindu mythology, The Gita: For Children by well-known children’s writer, Roopa Pai is an entertaining read for all ages. Apart from various non-fictions for adults, she has also authored two books for ‘Children for Change’ series by UNICEF. Roopa PaiĪ die-hard fan of history and winner of Children’s Book Trust Award for Science Writing, Roopa Pai is a writer and a journalist who has written for numerous well-known publications covering a vast array of genres and topics. There are many notable Indian writers who have written mythological stories for the younger generation. Here are a few such writers. It is essential to provide a strong foundation of profound knowledge in children in a manner that is playful and entertaining so as to make reading a fun-filled experience. Ranging from short and simple folktales to great epics such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, India is home to myriad stories that exemplify the glory of the rich culture and heritage.Įven to this day, these stories evoke interest and kindle the reading spirits in the young minds. Mythological stories have always held a special place in the hearts of young and old alike.
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