Mahabharata

Virat Roop One more day to go! We have saved the best for last! Lord Krishna revealed His original identity as the Supreme God Vishnu, only twice in the Mahabharata.

Behind the celestial reveal, lies an ocean of calm. Immerse yourself in the Virtual Gallery in ways you never dreamt possible. Have you found the Meditation Room, just behind the

In “Battlefield”, the internationally renowned team of Peter Brook, Marie-Hélène Estienne and Jean-Claude Carrière revisit the great Indian epic “The Mahabharata”, thirty years after Brook’s legendary production took world theatre by storm.

NEWSFLASH: We’re thrilled to let you know that due to popular demand “The Mahabharata Collection” Virtual Gallery is being extended. The virtual art exhibition will be extended for a week

Experience the most honest portrayal of the longest Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, in a first ever virtual art exhibition. Travel back in time and dive into the journey of life

Bring the essence of the epic into your home, ‘The Pandavas enter Hastinapura’ artwork shows them entering the city to claim their throne which captured the drama and essence of

Hastinapur – The crux of the conflict Nestled along the Ganges river in present day Uttar Pradesh, India, is the sacred city of Hastinapur. The capital of the Kuru Kingdom,

Feel the legends of the Mahabharata come to life in the first virtual art exhibition of the Hindu epic. Immerse yourself in a virtual journey back in time through “The

Devdutt Pattanaik, Indian mythologist, speaker, illustrator and author, in his book “Jaya – An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata” talks about the core understanding of the Mahabharata. He believes that

Lord Krishna was the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu and in the Mahabharata, he revealed his true form as Vishnu only twice. It’s believed that during the reveal, Krishna expanded

The “Vishva Rupa” artwork contains detail of Lord Krishna revealing his Divine nature, in the Universal Form, as Vishnu, the Supreme God. See if you can find Hanuman’s eye in

Just before the Kurukshetra war, Lord Krishna told Arjuna that it would be immature of him to treat knowledge and action differently, because the wise know that there is no

We are excited to share with you the timelapse of the making of “The Pandavas enter Hastinapura”. You can buy this artwork and others in the Mahabharata Collection as a

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In the Mahabharata, the story between Karna and Kunti was one of the most moving. Krishna asks Kunti to meets Karna and reveal the truth about her love for him

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The majestic chariot enters the battlefield of Kurukshetra, where the armies are lined up, ready to clash. This event represents the very heart of the Mahabharata, when Krishna reveals to

We learn crucial life lessons from the Mahabharata, several of which are from Lord Krishna. Before the start of the Kurukshetra war, Arjuna was in two minds about killing his

According to Duryodhana, the prime antagonist in the Mahabharata, the people who remain discontent with their lives are the ones that prosper the most. He believed that as a warrior,

If you read the Mahabharata closely, you’ll find that the five Pandava brothers did not win the war because of their physical strength – they were greatly outnumbered as their

What if you had an opportunity to watch the Mahabharata in virtual reality? Here’s a sneak peek into the first ever VR footage of ‘The Mahabharata Collection’ created by italian

In the Mahabharata, Lord Krishna shared the truth of his existence with Arjuna, who became his closest confidante through the course of the epic. He told him that he was

Before Indraprastha became the capital of the Pandavas’ kingdom, it was the ancient capital of the Kuru clan, of which the Pandavas and Kauravas are a part. Much like Dwarka,

There is always more than meets the eye in the artworks we showcase at Art-ma. In our “Ganesha – Cosmic Dance” artwork, are you able to tell us the reason

Doubts in our mind create misunderstanding, fill our mind with conflicting thoughts and create indecisiveness. This quote from the Bhagavad Gita is when Lord Krishna is advising Arjuna, on the

What do you have to explore to arrive at a name that sparks intrigue in the minds of spiritual art followers? How does a name portray the soulful feature of

Kunti was born as Pritha, to Shurasena, the Yadav ruler of Mathura. Shurasena was the cousin of Bhojpurnagar’s king, Kuntibhoj, who was childless. Upon hearing Kuntibhoj’s fate, Shurasena promised to

How many follies is a person allowed to commit before being punished? The story of Shishupala in The Mahabharata is a moral discourse on the concept of mercy. Shishupala was

Two central characters of the Mahabharata – Yudhishthira and Duryodhana. One was the protagonist, the other an admired antagonist. Who are you more like? Take our quiz and tell us

During his travels throughout Bharatavarsha, Lord Krishna returned to his kingdom of Dwarka. Upon the sound of the conch shell signifying his return, his relatives, friends and devotees from all

Arjuna’s son, Abhimanyu, proved that half knowledge can have an adverse impact. He had learnt, while in Subhadra’s womb, how to enter the ‘Chakravyuh’ (a wheel formation used in wars

Bhima, as the mighty young warrior of the Mahabharata, was blessed with the strength of 10,000 elephants. There are two traits the second-eldest Pandava is known for – his massive

Bhishma, one of the pivotal characters in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, was the eighth son of King Shantanu and Goddess Ganga. He was originally named ‘Devavrata’. When he became

The Mahabharata and the Bhagavad Gita teach us to detach ourselves from the so-called illusion of subjectivity or ‘Maya’, as it is referred to in the epic. It guides us

In the Mahabharata, Kunti was unaware of Karna’s real identity as her son, as was Karna about Kunti being his mother. It was Sri Krishna, who informed both of them

Two talented archers, two striking individuals, two half-brothers. Who are you more like? Karna or Arjuna? Take our quiz and find out!!

Arjuna, the celebrated hero of the Mahabharata has remained popular through the ages because he reflects an intrinsic aspect of human nature – that eternal struggle between who we really

What unifies the sun, the moon, and our planet Earth? What gives you a perspective of the cosmos while still keeping you in the present? How does the heart chakra

Taken from the battlefield of Kurukshetra, this lesson which comes from the Bhagavad Gita, is probably one of the most important lessons in the Mahabharata. When we truly surrender our

Bhisma’s conversation with Karna focused on virtue – being loyal and righteous. He convinced Karna that this was more important than his relationship with his brothers. What the Mahabharata is

Evaluate the people in your life and choose your friends wisely. The Mahabharata teaches us that good people make good things happen and bad company corrupts good character, thus it

The antagonists in the Mahabharata – the Kauravas, fought an eighteen-day war with their cousins – the Pandavas. Their loss in the war teaches us a valuable lesson – it’s

The Pandavas, the family of protagonists of the epic poem Mahabharata, with learned lessons through their journey. They taught us to keep a stable head no matter what and to

 One of the most nuanced and inspiring characters in the Mahabharata would certainly be that of Kunti. Her story arc has several layers that all add up in the

Some epics tell a story of the world, the Mahabharata is one such. It doesn’t confine itself to one culture, it tells the story of humanity.

Lessons from the past can shape the present and the future. Let us take you on a journey.