Adi Parva is a graphic novel inspired by the Mahabharata and the rich oral traditions of ancient India. Drawing on the classic Sanskrit epic and the Vishnu Purana , it reimagines foundational myths through a striking visual narrative. In this retelling, the celestial river Ganga serves as narrator, recounting events from the beginning of time. A diverse cast of characters—gods and sages, queens and seers, hermits and seductresses, kings and warriors—come together to shape the epic drama at the heart of Hindu mythology. The novel revisits timeless episodes such as the churning of the ocean, the snake sacrifice of Janmejaya and the moment Queen Gandhari first binds her eyes with a blindfold. Through evocative artwork and layered storytelling, Adi Parva offers a contemporary interpretation of a tale that has inspired and guided generations across India’s history.