Amar Chitra Katha #229

"Shankar Dev" is a quietly powerful tale from Amar Chitra Katha #229, where an orphaned boy raised by his grandmother answers a lifelong calling with a pilgrimage that reshapes his destiny. Written by S. S. Apte and Gayatri Madan Dutt and brought to life with expressive art by Souren Roy—handling pencils, inks, colors, and letters—this story follows Shankar Dev’s journey as he preaches to his people, faces exile from jealous priests, and ultimately finds his spiritual home in Barpeta. The cover by P. G. Sirur captures the reverence of the tale in a striking, traditional style.