''Deepak Chopra's India Authentic'' is a series of one-shot comic books from Virgin Comics which re-tell the iconic myths and legends of India for a global audience. The series has been created by

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Credits

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), Satish Tayade ( Kama Sutra) and others.

Plot summary

Issue #1: Ganesha

The first issue recounts the story of the birth of Ganesha, son of Shiva, who gave up his life for a promise made to his mother, Uma.

Issue #2: Kali

The second issue recounts the story of the awakening of Kali, an unstoppable destroyer, who was summoned by the gods to battle a demonic army.

Issue #3: Indra

The third issue recounts the story of the battle between

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, king of the heavens, and the serpent demon Vritra.

Issue #4: Uma

The fourth issue recounts the story of Uma and her quest to win the heart of Shiva.

Issue #5: Shiva

This issue tells the story of Shiva, the destroyer, and the churning of the primordial ocean.

Issue #6: Vishnu (Narasimha Avatara)

This issue tells the story of Narasimha, the fourth incarnation of Vishnu, who defended the people of Earth against a demon overlord.

Issue #7: Yama

This issue tells the story of Yama, the lord of death, who rules over the underworld Naraka.

Issue #8: Garuda

This issue tells the story of Garuda, the mighty

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warrior.

Issue #9: Kartikkeya

This issue tells the story of Kartikkeya, also called Murugan, the son of Shiva and Uma

Issue #10: Parshuram

This issue tells the story of Parashurama Bhargava, and his vendetta against the kings.

Issue #11: Hanuman

from the pages of Ramayana, the story of the mighty warrior Hanuman

Issue #12: Andhaka

Issue #13: Lakshmi

Issue #14: Saraswati

Issue #15: Krishna

Issue #16: The Saffron Princess

Created by: Deepak Chopra Written by: Yogesh Chandekar Art & Cover by: Virgin Studios When Prince Gulfaam rescues a huge, feral black panther, little does he know that he's on the brink of an unseen world where animals talk and a forgotten kingdom lies hidden deep in the woods. And it is here that fate will bring him face to face with the love of his life - the fabled 'Saffron Princess'. But what is love without a little peril? Ror the Saffron Princess has fallen prey to the evil schemes of a seasoned crook. And it is now up to Prince Gulfaam and his feline friend to foil the diabolical plan.

Critical reception

The reception for this series has been generally positiv

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Collected Editions

There are currently two volumes of collected editions available as Trade paperback (comics), trade paperbacks. * India Authentic Vol 1 : Book of Shiva (Collecting issues #1-5) * India Authentic Vol 2 (Collecting issues #6-10)

References

External links

ComicCrique.com's review of INDIA AUTHENTIC #1-3

Full summary of the first three issues

India Authentic #1 / Ganesha Review at ComicPants.com

India Authentic #1 Review at ComixFan.com

India Authentic #1 / Ganesha Digital Edition at Virgin Comics

Saurav Mohapatra's website

Deepak Chopra's website
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