Whether it is 2D animation or 3D animation or a combination of both, there is never a dearth of themes in Hindu Mythology. But sadly none of the entertainment houses were interested in exploring this untapped arena, until the huge success of Hanuman. The success of Hanuman has prompted several production houses in
Here is a list of the animation films based on Hindu Mythology. Most of them never had a major
theatrical release.
The Prince of Light: The Legend of Ramayana directed by Yogo Sako and released in 1992 this was a Japanese production.
Pandavas - The Five Warriors was released in 2000 by Pentamedia Graphics Ltd and was the first 3D animated full length feature from
Hanuman released in 2005 was the first indigenous animation success story. This was a major theatrical success.
Ganesha released in 2005 in Hindi was directed by Santosh Kharade. Nothing is much heard about this animated Ganesha. In 2006, a second part was released.
Apart from this in the last couple of years there have been several DVD releases of animated short films based on Hindu Mythology.
No comments on the quality and content because with limited budget we cannot expect these Indian animated versions to compete with
For the latest on Hindu mythology animation click on ‘animation’ link below.
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hi....
i m interested to purchase all the animation films based on hindu mythology...
any idea,where can i order it?
I found some of these on Amazon.com and some others on eBay too! You may also try on DVD websites. All the best.
I request you to stop using the term "Mythology". When you say Hindu Mythology, it essentially means that you are referring to all our culture and stories of Gods as "MYTHS" and not real incidents. My humble request to use a better term like Hindu Civilization or Hindu Religious History.
anyone intrested in buying a animation film of hindu mythilogy
It is a truly great venture to make animation films on popular mythological stories. This is a very effective way to make children learn about rich Indian mythology...
There is one more in the market 'Dashavatar'. Its great animation and depicts all the avataars of Lord Vishnu.
First and foremost I really do not appreciate the fact that we call our Holy men and women "Myths". They are not "Myths" but were forms of Divine Manifestations who had bestowed the earth, LIVED and taught GOOD deeds to us. We have so many things to learn about them. We must stop calling them Mythological characters but must treat them as our forefathers. There is no wrong in making animated films and portraying various forms of God. But we must give them due importance and respect and let our Children know that they are SUPREME FIGURES with DIVINE POWER and that we must follow in their footsteps.
Thanks Abhilash for ebing so prompt...Well I would like to thank you for coming up with such a blog and ediucating young hindus about their way of life...well I am glad I am being able to grasp the goodness of this faith...
Also do let me know how can I write for this blog...well these are comments that I am posting...how could my writings feature in your blog...I have certain plans about promoting our faith and just by spreading the exact menaing of our faith...many people have misconceptions about our faith and many don't know what it is...
The use of the term mythology is of a constant debate we had given our point of view in this article - http://www.hindu-blog.com/2009/02/q-i-request-you-to-stop-using-term.html
Also I would like to tell you that I offered my prayers to Lord Vishnu, Lakshmi and Kubera...earlier I never used to value the importance of God in my life...we always had a seperate corner for God...but never used to bother to clean his place, light diyas for him...but now believe me ever since I have started lighting diyas, agarbatthis and dhoop, cleaning his place everyday, offering flowers to him...listeing to bhajans and shlokas...life has changed for good...I am a much more relaxed and a happy person now...GOD is great.
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thankyou so much Abhilash...I shall do that...thank you so much
it is hindu's poor ness they cannt stop this if u had done any other communities animated film they cann't accept it but we are accepted it because now our nature become to accept anything
i've seen the described animation movies given above, i suggest unless u have a 8yr old or younger children, it's not worth buying it! there r other cd's available in market which says hindu mythological bed time stories for children with even poor animation quality then the above mentioned animes, those who r intrested can check out the nearest cd retailers...!!!
please also add , Sita sings the Blues
The first film, Ramayan - The Prince of Light is a top-notch production from the 1992 era. Hanuman 1 is also quite a cute film, I own both DVDs and have a huge collection of spiritual films in English, Kannada, Marathi, Bengali, Sanskrit and Telugu.
ISKCON has produced a new film on Lord Krishna which was released recently.
If you are interested in animated films on saints, check mediateck.biz which has some nice films on Purandara, Vadiraja, Kanakadasa and Raghavendra.
Hi, Nice collection covered here. One shall also visit Rajshri Chanel on YouTube to access and/or download free Animation films.
Below is the link...
http:// www.youtube.com/user/RajshriKids#g/p
http:// www.youtube.com/user/rajshri#g/p
I Found this Blog very informative and it's unique in it's own fashion....
Thanks for the devotion....
I had the 'Prince of Light: The Ramayana" at home for a couple of years without knowing that it was a DVD. Last weekend, I saw it for the first time. I was impressed with the quality (animation, drawings, plot line, English vocals. I have now watched it about four times already and am interested in trying out the other DVDs
Please also take a look at Pixar animator Sanjay Patel's books at http://gheehappy.com/.
Pixar made animated films like Toy Story, Up, Cars. Sanjay is an amazing artist who really stylizes the Hindu mythologies for the next generation.
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