In 2003, after a thorough study of the Mahabharata, Giampaolo Thomasetti began work on a large-scale project dedicated to it. After 12 years, he completed his collection of over 20 majestic paintings depicting the main moments of this great spiritual epic. 👇 -Kunti, using mantra given to her by Rishi Durvasa, summons Surya, the sun-god, who ends up placing his energy within her and making her pregnant with Karna, one of the great warriors of the epic.

-The Pandavas enter Hastinapura after being advised by the sages to return to the capital at once: "The time has come for you to take your rightful place as lords of the world."

-Having spent several months in Indraprastha as the guest of the Pandavas, Krishna sets off for Dwaraka, his own city, on his great chariot, driven by Daruka, his pure devotee and eternal charioteer.

-Godly sage Narada watches Krishna and his brother, Balarama, standing on a balcony.