4135 - Damaji Pant and Narhari
Author: Amar Chitra Katha
Description This comic recounts the inspiring lives of two medieval Bhakti‑era saints—Damaji Pant (15th century) and Narhari(14th century)—who were devoted followers of Vithoba/Panduranga (a Krishna form) in Pandharpur, Maharashtra. Their stories depict deep spiritual devotion, selfless service, and miraculous events tied to their unwavering faith Keywords Damaji Pant Narhari Vithoba / Panduranga Bhakti saints Pandharpur Marathi devotional tales 14th–15th century Maharashtra spirituality Miraculous devotion Amar Chitra Katha #298 Ideal for Readers interested in Indian devotional literature and spiritual biographies Suitable for young adults and up — especially those drawn to Bhakti traditions, Maharashtra’s cultural history, and stories of unwavering faith Age Group Targeted at ages 10 and above, but accessible to older teens and adults due to its spiritual and historical depth Theme Devotion & faith — intense love and surrender to Vithoba Service & humility — lives devoted to serving both God and people Miracles & spiritual grace — divine experiences and unexpected kindnesses Cultural heritage — insights into Marathi Bhakti tradition Tone Reverent & devotional — emotionally and spiritually uplifting Inspirational — models selfless service and humility Warm & heartfelt — personal anecdotes imbued with sincerity Simple & respectful — crafted for relatable, gentle storytelling in graphic form Book Type Single-issue illustrated comic biography (graphic narrative) Traditional full‑color panels in comprehensive ACK style Likely authored by Subba Rao, with artistic illustrations typical of ACK's saint series Length 32 pages, consistent with standard ACK one‑shot biographies