Astra-Shastra: A divine discourse on weapons of destruction! [Review]

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Title: Astra-Shastra – Weapons of Hindu Gods
Written and illustrated by: Devdutt Pattanaik
Published by: Puffin books (Penguin Random House)
Type: Board book
Length: 22 pages
Age recommendation:  4-8 years

Is your child obsessed with Hindu mythology? After all, these Gods are like our very own superheroes.
They smash and punch the evil away and restore the peace of earth, wielding the original weapons of mass destruction.

And who is better than the Maestro of Mythology, Devdutt Pattanaik to pen another wonderful children’s book on the weapons of the Devas? [You can also read my review of the previous book in this series GANA BAJANA – Music of Hindu Gods, here! ]. The author’s bold illustrations, vibrant colours and simplistic explanation will keep his youngest readers (and adults alike) engaged.

My 5 year old mythology mini-buff enjoyed learning about the names of the various weapons! For example, Lord Shiva’s bow is called Pinaka. He was intrigued to learn that Lord Indra wields the mighty Vajrayuda! And that even Goddess Saraswati has special chants.

Did you know that Lord Rama’s bow is called Sharanga? Or what’s the difference between an astra and a shastra? Keen to learn more? If yes, then you should order this divinely dazzling book that will ‘arm’ your kid’s knowledge bank with more fun facts, from Amazon (kbc affiliate link),

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Disclaimer: Sowmya is a part of the #kbcReviewerSquad and received this book as a review copy from the publisher via kbc.