Amma Tell Me about the Avatars of Vishnu!


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Join Amma and the boys on a new adventure As life on earth is threatened by a terrible storm. Will noble Manu be able to save the planet With help from Vishnu who takes a fish's form?




Amma Tell Me about the Avatars of Vishnu! (Kurma Avatar)


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Immerse into one of the most fascinating tales from Hindu mythology with Amma, Klaka and Kiki. The story of how the arch enemies, the devas and the asuras, came together to churn the great ocean to seek divine amrita. Learn how Vishnu, the preserver, enabled this monumental task, assuming the form of Kurma, a tortoise, in his second avatar. Find out how the devas were able to overcome the asuras with the help of an enchantress and how the notorious Rahu and Ketu came to be. 'Amma Tell Me' is a charming and informative series of children's books that introduces the major Hindu festivals and stories from mythology to young readers, and is perfect for families wanting to share stories of Hinduism with their children or for educators looking for a resource on the Hindu culture for their students. Written in rhyme with vivid, captivating illustrations, this series brings Hindu mythology to its readers in a fun and engaging way. The series has 14 books.




Amma Tell Me about Krishna!


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The festival of Janamashtami - Celebrates the birth of Krishna, An avatar of Lord Vishnu, Born to rid the world of evil Kansa. The story of his magical escape from prison, Across the flooded river Yamuna. Helped by a snake called Shesh Naag, His arrival at the home of Nand and Yashoda!" --Back cover.




Amma Tell Me about Durga Puja!


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In rhyming text, describes how the ten-armed woman named Durga was created to defeat the immortal demon Mahisha, and details how her achievements are celebrated in Durga Puja, the ten-day festival of song, worship, and prayer.




Dashavatar


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In Puranic lore, Vishnu is the preserver of the universe and the cosmic order. The Dasha Avatar is the Puranic story of the ten incarnations of Vishnu who descends to the terrestrial world to establish stability and order, time and again. The avatars occur in a sequence – the first was matsya or fish representing life in water, followed by kurma or turtle signifying life in water and on land, then varaha or boar alluding to terrestrial life and so on. The sequence of the avatars could be taken to symbolise various stages in the evolution of life culminating in the advent of the perfect being.




The Amma Tell Me Krishna Trilogy


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A box set of the three books in the Amma Tell Me Krishna Trilogy. Amma Tell Me About Krishna! (Part 1) Amma Tell Me How Krishna Fought The Demons! (Part 2) Amma Tell Me How Krishna Defeated Kansa! (Part 3) 1. Amma Tell Me About Krishna! The festival of Janamashtmi - Celebrates the birth of Krishna, An avatar of Lord Vishnu, Born to rid the world of evil Kansa.The story of his magical escape from prison, Across the flooded river Yamuna.Helped by a snake called Shesh Naag, His arrival at the home of Nand and Yashodha! 2. Amma Tell Me How Krishnna Fought the Demon! When Kansa learnt of Krishna's escape, His rage knew no bound.He summoned all his demonsAnd ordered, "I want that boy found!"This is the story of how one by one, Krishna bravely fought them all -How Putana, Trinavarta, Vatasura and Bakasura All met their fall! 3. Amma Tell Me How Krishna Defeated Kansa! Another story of Krishna's adventures, Fighting Kaliya, a demon in snake form, And lifting a mountain on just one finger, As a shield from an angry god's thunderstorm.And finally, the story of how evil KansaTried to kill Krishna, with methods so grim.But be they an elephant or ace wrestlers, No one succeeded in harming him!




Amma, Tell Me about Ramayana!


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Amma Tell Me about Raksha Bandhan!


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"Children love Raksha Bandhan but do they know how this tradition began? Join the siblings Klaka and Kiki as they celebrate Rakhi with their sister Maya and hear Amma narrates the stories behind the festival--of what Lakshmi had to do to get her husband back, of how Indra emerged victorious after nearly losing a battle and how Rabindranath Tagore foiled a well laid plan of the British empire"--




The Full Amma Tell Me Series


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A box set of ten of the books in the 'Amma Tell Me' Series. The set includes the following books: 1. Amma Tell Me About Holi! 2. Amma Tell Me About Diwali! 3. Amma Tell Me About Ramayana! 4. Amma Tell Me About Ganesha! 5. Amma Tell Me About Krishna! 6. Amma Tell Me How Krishna Fought The Demons! 7. Amma Tell Me How Krishna Destroyed Kansa! 8. Amma Tell Me About Hanuman! 9. Amma Tell Me How Hanuman Crossed The Ocean! 10. Amma Tell Me About Hanuman's Adventures In Lanka!




The Book of Avatars and Divinities


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In the Hindu universe, gods and goddesses play freely among human beings to help them, nudge them towards the right action and mete out justice. They may appear to us as avatars in human form or manifest themselves as forces of nature. The many myths of Hinduism become colourful and entertaining when Shiva, Vishnu and Devi take different forms to enact their rivalries, destroy demons and teach devotees with superpowers a lesson in humility. This first-of-its-kind book brings together the major deities of the Hindu pantheon, describing the different manifestations by which they are recognized, celebrated and worshipped-from Durga to Sita to Kali, and from Narasimha to Parashurama to Krishna. The contributions by Bulbul Sharma, Namita Gokhale, Nanditha Krishna, Parvez Dewan, Royina Grewal and Seema Mohanty offer enchanting stories about our favourite divinities.