SAUPTIK Paperback

"SAUPTIK: Blood and Flowers" by Amruta Patil is a visually stunning graphic novel that offers a revisionist and profoundly artistic retelling of ancient Indian tales from the Mahabharata and Puranas. As the sequel to "Adi Parva: Churning of the Ocean," this book continues the epic narrative, with Ashwatthama, a survivor of the Kurukshetra battle, carrying the story forward. Through breathtaking illustrations that blend various artistic techniques and a contemporary narrative, Patil emphasizes our forgotten connection with nature and humanity, providing a thought-provoking and disarmingly honest interpretation of the myths while delving into themes of war, justice, and the complexities of human existence.