The design of Shri Mahabharata builds on the visual language we developed for Shrimad Ramayana, keeping the two books connected while giving each its own character. As in the Ramayana, Odisha Pattachitra inspires the illustrations, colours and borders, bringing a shared visual identity rooted in the tradition of Sringeri.

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The page layouts take inspiration from the geometry and arrangement of the traditional Pagade game mat, which informs the way content is organised across the book. Each Parva, or group of Parvas, is treated as a distinct section, with colours chosen to reflect its bhava and mood. We also looked at the book as a three-dimensional object, using coloured borders to mark the pre-war, war, Bhagavad Gita and post-war sections. These choices allow each section to stand on its own while bringing the entire book together as a cohesive whole