 Glory of Sri Mahotkata Vinayaka of Krita Yuga  Why did Narayana Bhattathiri compose the glorious Narayaneeyam?  Why is Lord Shiva known as Hridayaleswarar?  Devi Annapurna of Kashi  Why is Sri Vidyaranya called “Karnataka Simhasana Pratishtapanacharya? The Bharatiya Katha Sagara series is being released after the overwhelming response for all the 5 volumes of Bharatiya Katha Vaibhava. Similar to the previous series, this series continues with its tales of gods and goddesses, sages and saints, kings and devotees. Every story highlights the rich cultural heritage of Bharat which is a must-read for every growing child, teenager and adults alike. They illustrate the importance of inculcating faith and heroism in our lives while being humble and devout. These interesting and informative stories will be a treat for both children and adults! 108 pages of delightful coloured illustrations.

Bharatiya Katha Sagara – 2 Why is Lord Ganesha known as Ekadanta? Story of Somanatha Jyotirlinga. Vyasa Tirtha – Raja Guru of Vijayanagara Dynasty. Origin of Vishnu Sahasranama. Thomas Munroe and his offering to Sri Venkateshwara. The Bharatiya Katha Sagara series is being released after the overwhelming response for all the 5 volumes of Bharatiya Katha Vaibhava. Similar to the previous series, this series continues with its tales of gods and goddesses, sages and saints, kings and devotees. Every story highlights the rich cultural heritage of Bharat which is a must read for every growing child, teenager and adults alike. They illustrate the importance of inculcating faith and heroism in our lives, while being humble and devout. These interesting and informative stories will be a treat for both children and adults!

Lush tropical lands, exotic flora and fauna, colorful clothing, and the spirit and influence of Hinduism are some of the wonders to be seen in Southern India. Among the many lively sounds are the those of traditional and contemporary stories as found in this collection. Tales of tricksters, heroes, and sages as well as modern jokes, true stories, and teaching stories—42 tales total, balanced in length, mood, and age appeal—can be found in this unique anthology. With the stories, the authors give a historical overview of the region and detailed storytelling notes. Color photos and elegant line drawings complement the text, as does a resource listing of books, centers, Web sites, and a calendar of South Indian festivals. A beautiful introduction to a fascinating culture and people.

Bharatiya Katha Vaibhava, Indian stories for children. How did Sri Ram get the name ‘Ramchandra?’ Why did Kumbhakarana sleep for so long? Why was Arjuna the best warrior? This collection of mythical tales has all the answers. These stories for children take the reader into the wonderful world of gods and goddesses, sadhus and saints, warriors, kings and devotees. Every story highlights the rich cultural heritage of our land, which is a must-read for every growing child, teenager and adult alike. The collection brings together diverse tales from many different parts of India. They will both entertain children, and teach them important lessons about faith and devotion.