Due to labor disagreements, the journal halted publishing in 1998. The journal was revived a year later. It was accessible in 12 different Indian languages as well as English. For decades, Chandamama's artists established the magazine's appearance. They were famous for their bold use of color and line. Chandamama means "the queen of flowers" or "the goddess of love and beauty". The magazine was first published by Prabhat Prakashan in Delhi. In 1998, it moved to Bangalore where it is still based. For many, Chandamama was more than just a source of entertainment. Its editors often included social messages in their stories. This made the magazine popular with young Indians in general and women in particular. It also attracted many renowned artists who were looking for new opportunities. Over the years, several of them took part in various projects for the magazine. Chandamama was one of the first magazines to be printed on cold-set lithographic plates. These plates can print more than 10,000 copies before they need to be changed. Before this technology was developed, printing plates had to be made by hand which was very time-consuming. The magazine usually consisted of four sections: poetry, prose, cartoons and songs. Each story was read by at least three people before it was accepted for publication.