2024 / Monsoon Sem / Celebrating Crafts TOI-6

Sankalp Sahoo

Anant Virasat

Jay Thakkar (Tutor)

Taral Patel (Teaching Associate)

Vedanshi Sarda , Kamna Vyas (Research Associate)

A journey through guilt, redemption, and the fragile balance between humanity and nature.

Anant Virasat is a graphic novel set in the mystical landscapes of Himachal Pradesh, where sacred deodar forests, ancient traditions, and the will of the Devtas shape the lives of its people. The story follows a master builder whose desperate act to save his family disrupts the harmony of his village, casting him into exile. Through treacherous mountains and inner turmoil, he seeks redemption, confronting the impermanence of life and the cost of his choices.