Amar Chitra Katha #115
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Pareekshit," the fate of a king is sealed when a rash insult to Shringi triggers a deadly curse: Pareekshit will die by the hand of Takshaka, the Serpent King. The story unfolds with the tragic consequences of that curse and the fiery vengeance of his son, Janamejaya, whose wrath threatens to extinguish all serpents. Written by B. R. Bhagwat and brought to life with bold, expressive art by Prabhakar Khanolkar—whose work spans pencils, inks, colors, and letters—this tale from Amar Chitra Katha #115 (1976, 2.50 INR) is a gripping retelling of a pivotal episode from the Mahabharata, with a striking cover by C. M. Vitankar.
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Pareekshit insults Shringi's father and Shringi curses him to die by the hand of Takshaka, the Serpent King. After his death, Pareekship's son Janamejaya takes revenge by burning all the snakes. Takshaka appeals to Indra who sends Astika to intervene and persuade Janamejaya to stop the killing.
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