4684 - A hall for Yudhishthira
Author: Amar Chitra Katha
Description This issue focuses on the grand construction of the assembly hall (sabha-mandapa) of Yudhiṣṭhira in Indraprastha, symbolizing the Pandavas’ prosperity, newfound legitimacy, and the flourishing of their reign. The glittering structure becomes a venue for royal celebrations and growing prestige, yet it foreshadows ensuing intrigue, envy, and betrayal in the heart of the Kuru court—an early omen of the conflict to come.  Keywords assembly hall (sabha-mandapa), Yudhiṣṭhira, prosperity (samṛddhi), rule (rājyam), celebration, court intrigue (raṇa-raṅga), foreshadowing (pre-āgama), epic narrative (mahākāvya) Ideal For Readers drawn to the grandeur and drama of early Pandava rule, with interest in visualizing the beginnings of political power and the seeds of rivalry that shape the Mahābhārata’s epic trajectory. Age Recommended for ages 10 to 14 years, although older readers of mythology and epic literature will also appreciate the story’s significance and visual storytelling. Theme The rise of sovereignty and symbolic power, the dual nature of splendor as both pride and portent, the fragility of harmony amid emerging tensions, and the interplay between material glory and moral challenge. Tone Majestic, evocative, and meditative, balancing celebratory imagery with an undercurrent of dramatic anticipation—highlighting both triumph and the ominous shadows of fate. Book Type Comic book / graphic mythological adaptation; part of the Amar Chitra Katha Mahabharata series, issue number 15.    Length Approximately 32 pages.