Adi Parva is a graphic novel based on the Mahabharat and the oral tradition of
ancient India. Adi Parva draws from the classic Sanskrit epic, the Mahabharat, and
the Vishnu Purana. In it, the celestial river Ganga narrates the events from the
beginning of time. The story is played out by a medley of characters ranging from
gods to sages, queens to seers, hermits to seductresses and kings to warriors as
they come together in this graphic retelling of Hindu mythology. This epic graphic
novel depicts timeless events such as the churning of the sea, the snake sacrifice
of Janmejaya and the first time the queen Gandhari wears a blindfold. The book
combines breath\-taking art with classic storytelling to paint the picture of a tale
which has inspired and guided several hundred generations of people throughout
the history of India