The history of Hindu mythology in comics is a fascinating journey that intertwines ancient religious narratives with modern storytelling mediums. Here's a brief overview: Early Influences (1940s-1950s): The roots of Hindu mythology in Indian comics can be traced back to the 1940s and 1950s when pioneers like Anant Pai and R.K. Laxman began exploring mythological themes in comic strips. Anant Pai, also known as Uncle Pai, is particularly notable for founding Amar Chitra Katha (ACK) in 1967, which played a significant role in popularizing Hindu mythology through comics. ACK published a wide range of comics based on Hindu epics like the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and various Puranas. Amar Chitra Katha (1960s-1980s): Amar Chitra Katha revolutionized the portrayal of Hindu mythology in comics. Their stories were not only entertaining but also educational, introducing generations of Indian children to their cultural heritage. ACK's comics covered a vast array of topics, includi

Business of the Gods by Tehelka this week questions the Hindu spiritual leaders for amassing fortunes and building empires. Yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, Art of Living. Holding on to faith and letting go of stress in these troubled times comes at a price. But millions are ready to pay. The healers, amassing fortunes and building empires, seem to be the happiest. – this is the introduction of the article and in a nutshell the theme of the article. Fortunately, there is a mention here and there in the article about the philanthropic activities conducted by the Hindu spiritual organizations. The well researched article talks in detail about the finances of most famous Hindu spiritual organizations including Mata Amritanandamayi, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Baba Ramdev and Osho. Surprisingly missing from the list is Sai Baba. It is amusing to note that Tehelka does not forget to mention the caste of Mata Amritanandamayi – DESPITE HER lower-caste origins, “Amma” Amritanandamayi — th