Art Treasures of the Mahabharata

Book excerpt: Dive into the magnificent treasury of India's glorious past! Exquisitely crafted high-relief sculpture brings to life the essential beauty, splendor, and nobility of the Mahabharata, India's greatest spiritual epic. A feast for the eyes, Art Treasures of the Mahabharata is a collection of captivation photographs and illustrations for a monumental work called the Glory of India, on view in New Delhi. Based on the trials and tribulations of the noble and virtuous Pandavas as well their heroism and prowess, each intricately sculpted panel is accompanied by the dramatic story it depicts, including scenes of high adventure, intrigue, and romance. Enjoy this stimulating pictorial journey into India's distinguished past and the magnitude of its timeless epic, the Mahabharata.