Best Sudipta Bhawmik Podcasts (2025)

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Ramayana Episode 8: Vishwamitra becomes a Brahmarshi 17:34

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8d ago17:34

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Vishwamitra continues his penance and worship to win over the title of Brahmarshi and become a Brahmin. Written, narrated, and directed by Sudipta Bhawmik SFX and audio design by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio engineering by Souman Paul Cover art by Paresh Parmar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ramayana Episode 7: Vishwamitra fights Vashisth 23:39

25d ago23:39

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In this episode, we hear how Rishi Vashisth's Brahmana power vanquished the might of the Kshatriya King Vishwamitra. We also learn about Trishanku's tale and his fall from the heavens, only to be stopped by Vishwamitra. Written, narrated, and directed by Sudipta Bhawmik SFX and audio design by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio engineering by Souman Paul Ho…

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Ramayana Episode 6: Churning of the Oceans and the Curse of Ahalya 18:36

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Vishwamitra narrates the story of how the elixir of immortality was retrieved by the gods and demons through the churning of the ocean. Later, we hear how Ram released Ahalya from her curse. Written, directed, and narrated by Sudipta Bhawmik Original music and sound design by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio engineering by Soumen Paul #ramayana #mahabhara…

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Ramayana Episode 5: Bhagirath and Ganga 24:35

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Ram and Lakshman continue their journey with Vishwamitra. Vishwamitra narrates the story of how Bhagirath brought Ganga down the plains to the ocean and help his ancestors ascend to the heavens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 4: The Killing of Tadaka 19:37

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Ram and Lakshman continue their journey with Vishwamitra. On the way they encounter the ferocious Rakshasha demoness Tadaka and kill her. Ther reach Vishwamitra's ashram and protect his Yagna from the attacks of the demons Marich, Subahu and their clan. Written, directed, and narrated by Sudipta Bhawmik Original music and sound design by Anirban Ch…

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Ramayana Episode 3: Birth of Ram, Lakshman, Bharat and Satrugna 18:08

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Rishwashringa conducts the putreshti yagna for King Dasarath. Lord Vishnu agrees to be born as Dasarath's sons. Viswamitra arrives to borrow Ram and Lakshman. Written, directed, and narrated by Sudipta Bhawmik Original music and sound design by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio engineering by Soumen Paul #ramayana #mahabharata #storiesofmahabharata #hindu …

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Ramayana Episode 2: King Dasarath invites Rishwasringa to perform the Ashwamedha Yagna 18:08

4M ago18:08

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King Dasarath of Ayodhya decides to perform the Ashwamedha Yagna to pray for a son. On Sumantra's advice, Dasarath brings sage Rishwasringa to Ayodhya to conduct the Yagna and fulfill his wish. Written, directed, and narrated by Sudipta Bhawmik Original music and sound design by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio engineering by Soumen Paul #ramayana #mahabh…

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Special announcement - a new podcast 3:12

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After the conclusion of the “Stories of Mahabharata”, we would like to announce the arrival of a new podcast “The Stories of the Ramayana”. Subscribe to this new podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ramayana Episode 1: The Beginning 12:30

4M ago12:30

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The great sage Rishi Valmiki composed the epic poem "The Ramayana". He teaches his disciples, Luv and Kush, to sing the poem as a song. Luv and Kush travel to Ayodhya and sing the song in the court of Lord Ram. Written, directed, and narrated by Sudipta Bhawmik Original music and sound design by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio engineering by Soumen Paul …

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Mahabharata episode 77: The Final Departure 15:53

8M ago15:53

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After ruling Hastinapur for 38 years, the Pandavas decide to give up their kingdom and proceed to the heavens on foot. On the way, Bheem, Arjun, Nakul, Sahadev and Draupadi fall and die. Yudhistir approaches the heavens with his companion dog. Yudhistir is welcomed by Indra the lord of the heavens, but before he could enter the heavens Yudhistir ha…

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Mahabharata episode 76: Vanaprastha and the End of the Yadavas 23:42

10M ago23:42

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Dhritarashtra, Gandhari, Kunti and Vidur decide to leave the palace and spend the rest of their lives in the forest. Cursed by the sages, the Yadavas, Vrishnis and the Andhakas are destroyed by infighting. Balarama and Krishna dies and Dwarka gets submerged by the sea. Find us on: Twitter: @MahabharatAudio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mahabha…

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Mahabharata Episode 75: Yudhishthira, The King of Hastinapur 17:43

12M ago17:43

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On Vyasa’s advice Yudhistir decides to perform the Aswamedha Yagna or the horse sacrifice. In the meantime, Uttara gives birth to a still born baby. Krishna revives the child and names him Parikshit. Arjun then follows the horse with his army and wins the confidence of all the kingdoms the horse passes through. The only challenge he had to face was…

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Mahabharata Episode 74: The Mourning 22:08

1y ago22:08

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The Pandavas visit the grieving King Dhritarashtra and queen Gandhari. Krishna saves Bheem from being crushed by Dhritarashtra. Gandhari curses Krishna for his role in destroying the Kuru family. Kunti reveals the true identity of Karna to her sons who mourn the death of their brother. Yudhistir ascends the throne of Hastinapur, but doesn't find an…

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Mahabharata Episode 73: Aswathama's Revenge 22:55

1+ y ago22:55

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Aswathama takes his revenge by attacking the Pandava camp in the middle of the night and killing the five sons of Draupadi. He also kills Dhristyadumna to avenge his father's death. But his victory was short lived as the Pandavas chase him down and Krishna curses him to suffer a long and painful life. Find us on: Twitter: @MahabharatAudio Facebook:…

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Mahabharata Episode 72: Day Eighteen of The War 29:57

1+ y ago29:57

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On the 18th day of the war, Yudhistir kills Shalya, the newly appointed Kaurava chief and effectively ends the war. Duryodhan flees the battle field and hides in lake Dwaipayan. The Pandavas hunt him down and challenges Duryodhan to a one on one combat. Duryodhan picks Bheem as his opponent, and in an opportune moment Bheem strikes Duryodhan's thig…

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Mahabharata Episode 71: Fall of Karna 22:36

2y ago22:36

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On the seventeenth day of the war, Bheem kills Dussashan and in a ghastly act drinks his blood. An unarmed and helpless Karna is killed by Arjun ensuring the victory of the Pandavas. Find us on: Twitter: @MahabharatAudio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MahabharataPodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mahabharata Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…

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Mahabharata Episode 70: The Seventeenth Day of the War 29:40

2y ago29:40

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As per Karna's wish, Duryodhan appoints Shalya as his charioteer. Shalya accepts the offer with the intention to distract Karna from the Pandavas. Arjun and Krishna visit an injured Yudhistir in the Pandava camp. Yudhistir's caustic remarks enrage Arjun and drive him to do the unthinkable. Find us on: Twitter: @MahabharatAudio Facebook: https://www…

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Mahabharata Episode 69: Karna, the new Kaurava Commander-in-chief 16:40

2y ago16:40

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Duryodhan appoints Karna as the new commander in chief of the Kaurava army. Karna vows to destroy the Pandavas. Yudhistir defeats Duryodhan in a one-on-one combat, but spares his life for Bheem to keep his promise. Find us on: Twitter: @MahabharatAudio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MahabharataPodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mahabharat…

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Mahabharata Episode 68: Fall of Dron 23:54

2+ y ago23:54

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Guru Dronacharya, the commander in chief of the Kaurava army has been wreaking havoc in the Pandava army. Krishna had to devise a devious plan to ensure the fall of the great warrior, and Yudhistir for the first time in his life had to tell a lie to ensure his Guru's death. Find us on: Twitter: @MahabharatAudio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ma…

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Mahabharata Episode 67: Fall of Ghatotkach 18:09

2+ y ago18:09

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Provoked by Kripacharya and Aswathama, Karna launches a vicious attack on the Pandava soldiers. Krishna asks Bheem's son - Ghatotkach the Rakshas - to stop Karna. Ghatotkach uses his demonic illusions to attack Karna and the Kaurava soldiers. Overwhelmed by Ghatotkach, Duryodhan asks Karna to use his Shakti weapon to destroy him. Karna has been sav…

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Mahabharata Episode 66: The Killing of Jayadrath 16:22

3y ago16:22

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Jayadrath hides behind the Kaurava warriors who are bent upon protecting him from Arjun's wrath. If they can protect Jayadrath till sundown, Arjun has to kill himself to keep his promise. But Arjun has Lord Krishna with his divine powers on his side. It is impossible for the Kauravas to outsmart Krishna who is always ready to protect his dearest fr…

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Mahabharata Episode 65: The Fourteenth day of the war 20:23

3y ago20:23

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Duryodhan and Dron assures Jayadrath of his protection from Arjun's wrath. They create an impenetrable formation to hide Jayadrath till sunset. On the fourteenth day of the war, Arjun and the rest of the Pandavas struggle to find and kill Jayadrath, failing which Arjun has to self immolate to keep his promise. Find us on: Twitter: @MahabharatAudio …

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Mahabharata Episode 64: Arjun Vows Revenge 16:48

3+ y ago16:48

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Abhimanyu's death leaves the Pandava brothers heartbroken. Yudhistir loses his will to fight. Vyasa tries to console and lift their spirits. When Arjun receives the news, he is devastated and vows to avenge his son's death, failing which he'd self-immolate and kill himself. Find us on: Twitter: @MahabharatAudio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ma…

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Mahabharata Episode 63: Day Thirteen of the War - Fall of Abhimanyu 14:42

3+ y ago14:42

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On the thirteenth day of the battle, Drona arranged his forces in the Chakra Vyuha ( or Wheel) formation. Only Arjun knew the secret technique to penetrate the Chakra Vyuha. With Arjun far away fighting the Samsaptaks, the Pandavas were in trouble. Abhimanyu, the teenage son of Arjun, told his uncles that he knew how to break open and enter the Cha…

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Mahabharata Episode 62: Day Twelve of the War 18:01

3+ y ago18:01

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Dron's failure to capture Yudhistir frustrates Duryodhan. Trigarta King Susharma, his brothers and allies vow to draw away Arjun from the main action and kill him. But when the war begins on the twelfth day, Arjun destroys them mercilessly. King Bhagadatta, riding his huge elephant, attacks Arjun with his Vaishnavastra, a weapon that no mortal can …

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Mahabharata Episode 61: Day Eleven of the War – Duryodhan appoints Dron as the commander-in chief 21:30

4y ago21:30

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On the eleventh day morning, Karna visits the great Kaurava patriarch Bhishma lying on a bed of arrows to seek his blessings. Meanwhile in the Kaurava camp, Duryodhan is in a fix to select his new commander-in chief. After deliberation with his advisors and especially Karna, he appoints Dronacharya as the commander in chief to lead the Kaurava army…

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Mahabharata Episode 60: Day Ten of the War – Fall of Bhishma 23:45

4+ y ago23:45

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Bhishma lying on a bed of arrows Yudhistir and his brothers beg Bhishma for his life. Bhishma obliges by giving them the only strategy that can kill him. Arjun, with a heavy heart, follows his instructions. He uses Sikhandi as his shield and attacks Bhishma on the tenth day of the war. Bhishma stops fighting and allows his body to be riddled with A…

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Mahabharata Episode 59: The Battle of Kurukshetra – Day Nine 18:22

4+ y ago18:22

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Bhishma in battle On day nine of the Kurukshetra war, Bhishma unleashed his fury like never before. The Pandavas suffered severe losses and realized that if Bhishma continued his rampage in this form, nobody could prevent their defeat. Arjun, on whom the Pandavas depended the most, failed to restrain the ferocious old man. Yudhistir now has no othe…

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Mahabharata Episode 58: The Battle Of Kurukshetra – Days Seven and Eight 20:47

5y ago20:47

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Ghatotkach The Kurukshetra battle continues for the seventh and eighth day. Pandavas clearly have an upper hand. Bhishma, Drona, Kripacharya all try their best but Arjun, Bheem and the other Pandava warriors seem indomitable. Iravan, son of Arjun, fights valiantly but falls in battle. Angered at the death of his cousin, Ghatotkach the demon son of …

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Mahabharata Episode 57: The Battle Of Kurukshetra – Days Four Five and Six 19:53

5+ y ago19:53

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Bhagadatta on his elephant on the Kurukshetra battlefield As the great battle of Kurukshetra continues, both the Pandavas and the Kauravas suffer huge losses. Great warriors are killed. Thousands of soldiers lost their lives. Bhurisraba kills ten sons of Satyaki. Bhagadatta mounts his elephant and almost kills Bheem. Ghatotkach engage in a ferociou…

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Mahabharata Episode 56: The Battle of Kurukshetra – Day Two and Three 22:41

6y ago22:41

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Krishna attacks Bhishma The Kurukshetra war rages on. Bheem was unstoppable on the second day. He wrecked havoc on the Kaurava army and none of the Kaurava generals succeeded in controlling him. On the third day, Duryodhan was almost killed by Bheem. Duryodhan's insults enraged Bhishma and he unleashed his fury on the battlefield like never before.…

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Mahabharata Episode 55: The Battle of Kurukshetra – Day One 20:15

6+ y ago20:15

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Yudhistir and his brothers seek blessings from Bhisma. After Krishna returns with Arjuna to the Panadava formation, Yudhistir dismounts from his chariot and walks towards the Kaurava army to seek blessings from his gurus. Bhisma, Dron, Kripa, and Salya wish them victory. Then, with the blowing of the conch shells, the battle begins. The Pandavas an…

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Mahabharata Episode 54: The Bhagavad Gita 27:12

7y ago27:12

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Arjun listens to the enlightening words from Krishna. On the first day of the war, Krishna drives Arjuna's chariot to the middle of the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Watching Bhishma, Drona, Kripa and many of his relatives and friends assembled on the Kaurava side as his opponent, Arjuna is struck by an overwhelming sense of grief and despair. How co…

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Mahabharata Episode 53: The War Begins 17:31

7y ago17:31

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Vyasa gives Sanjay the power of distant vision. The huge armies of the Kauravas and the Pandavas assemble on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Bhisma vows to kill 10,000 Pandava soldiers a day. Arjun assures Yudhistir of victory. The Kaurava and the Pandava generals meet and decide on the rules of engagement. Rishi Vyasa visits Dhritarashtra and give…

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Mahabharata Episode 52: The Story of Sikhandi 19:24

7+ y ago19:24

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Sikhandi, Amba, Bhisma The war of Kurukshetra is imminent. The Kauravas and the Pandavas prepare to engage in the battlefield. The day before the war, the Kaurava generals meet to formulate their strategy. Bhisma, tells Duryodhan and his men, that although he is obliged to fight the war on behalf of the throne, he has some conditions of his own. An…

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Mahabharata Episode 51: Karna and Kunti 18:23

7+ y ago18:23

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Karna and Kunti With the war looming large, Kunti is scared for her sons. Although the Pandava brothers are strong and powerful, they are not invincible. The Kauravas have great warriors like Bhishma, Dron, Kripa and Karna, and with their combined might, they have the capability of destroying the Pandavas. And of all the Kaurava warriors, Karna is …

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Mahabharata Episode 50: Karna and Krishna 12:56

8y ago12:56

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Karna and Krishna After failing to negotiate a peace deal with the Kauravas, Krishna tries a different route. He knew, if by some means he could convince Karna to switch his allegiance to the Pandavas, Duryodhan would give up his ambition to win the battle and hence the throne of Hastinapur. With this motive in mind, Krishna visits Karna and reveal…

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Mahabharata Episode 49: The Diplomacy Fails 18:54

8y ago18:54

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Duryodhana tries to imprison Krishna Krishna arrives at the Hastinapur palace with his peace proposal. However, his reconciliatory words falls into deaf ears. Duryodhan ignores Krishna's proposal and claims he has done nothing wrong. Dhritarashtra makes a feeble attempt to convince Duryodhan, but fails. Duryodhan and his brothers try to attack Kris…

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Mahabharata Episode 48: Krishna, the Emissary 16:03

8y ago16:03

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Krishna, the emissary When Sanjay visited the Pandavas with the peace proposal from Dhritarashtra, Yudhistir asked for only five villages for the five brothers. But Duryodhan denied. He said, he wouldn't give the Pandavas even a spec of soil one could lift on a needle point. The Pandavas sought the help of their friend, philosopher and guide, Krish…

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Mahabharata Episode 47: The Diplomacy Continues 19:12

8+ y ago19:12

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Sanjay negotiates with the Pandavas The Kauravas and the Pandavas prepare for war while the diplomatic efforts to avoid it takes its own course. Dhritarashtra sends his trusted emissary Sanjay to dissuade the Pandavas from a bloody war. Yudhistir asks for five small villages for the five brothers. Duryodhan denies the request and declares. without …

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Mahabharata Episode 46: The Preparation 19:43

8+ y ago19:43

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Duryodhan and Arjun seeks Krishna's support After Abhimanyu and Uttara's wedding, the Pandavas get busy planning to claim back their Kingdom. They knew, Duryodhan wouldn't give back their due without a fight. They begin to seek alliances of powerful kings. To fight the Kauravas they need a large and strong army. Duryodhan doesn't sit idle either. H…

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Mahabharata Episode 45: The Pandavas Emerge from Hiding 19:12

8+ y ago19:12

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Draupadi and the Pandavas King Virat was ecstatic to know that his son Uttar has defeated the indomitable Kauravas and won back their cattle. But Yudhistir's lack of enthusiasm and unabashed praise for the eunuch charioteer Brihannala enraged him. However, his rage turned to humility when he discovered that he has been hosting the mighty Pandavas i…

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Mahabharata Episode 44: The Battle for the Cattle 19:58

8+ y ago19:58

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Uttara and Arjuna discovering the arms Uttar takes Arjun (disguised as Brihannala) to fight the Kauravas and win back the cattle of King Virat. But witnessing the might of the Kauravas, Uttar panics. Brihannala takes Uttar to the Sami tree and fetches the Pandiva weapons hanging up in the high branches. Arjun then reveals his true identity and asks…

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Mahabharata Episode 43: The Revelation 17:53

9y ago17:53

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Bheem punishes Susharma for attacking Virat's kingdom. Emboldened by Keechak's death the King of Trigartha, Susharma, with support from Duryodhan, attacks the Matsya Kingdom to steal Virat's cattle. Yudhistir, Bheem, Nakul and Sahadev help Virat fight the Trigarta army. While Virat is busy fighting Susharma, the Kaurava army attack Virat's Kingdom …

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Mahabharata Episode 42: Bheem Kills Keechak 20:12

9y ago20:12

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Bhim Killing Keechak In the kingdom of Virat, the Panadvas have been spending their thirteenth year in exile. As per the contract, they had to live in disguise such that nobody could recognize them as the rulers of Indraprastha. Draupadi served the queen of Virat, Sudeshna, as her personal maid Sairindhri. But she couldn't keep her beauty hidden fr…

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Mahabharata Episode 41: The Pandavas Go Incognito 19:27

9y ago19:27

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Pandavas in Virat Kingdom The Pandavas complete their twelve years in exile. Now, as per the agreement, they have to go into hiding for the thirteenth year. It is quite a challenge since the entire Bharata knows the five gallant brothers and their beautiful wife Draupadi. So they decide to disguise and take refuge in Matsya, the Kingdom of Virat. B…

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Mahabharata Episode 40: Yudhistir and the Crane 18:27

9y ago18:27

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Yudhistira and Yaksha The four Pandava brothers, Bheem, Arjun, Nakul and Sahadev die while trying to fetch water from a lake. When Yudhistir finds the lake, he meets a mysterious crane who claims to have killed his brothers. The crane challenges Yudhistir to answer his questions. If Yudhistir can give him satisfactory answers, his brothers live. El…

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Mahabharata Episode 39: Karna’s Gift 14:52

9+ y ago14:52

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Karna gives Indra his gift. Karna was born with an armor that made him invincible to any weapons. Indra, to help his son Arjuna, wanted to strip Karna of his natural defense. Indra exploited Karna's magnanimity and asked for the armor as a gift. Karna agreed, but not without a trade. Listen to this exciting episode by clicking the player below. You…

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Mahabharata Episode 38: The Story of Savitri and Satyavan 16:25

9+ y ago16:25

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Savitri, Satyavan and Yama The story of Savitri and Satyavan is one of the most popular tales of the Mahabharata. Savitri, a princess, marries Satyavan knowing that her husband had a short lifespan. As per Narada's prediction, Satyavan dies one year after their marriage. But Savitri brings back Satyavan to life using her charm and erudition. Since …

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Mahabharata Episode 37: The Abduction of Draupadi 18:42

9+ y ago18:42

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Draupadi Jayadratha Jayadratha, the husband of Duryodhan's sister Duhshala, sees Draupadi in the Kamyaka forest and is enamoured by her divine beauty. Unable to control his lust, Jayadratha tries to abduct her against her will. When the Pandavas come to know of this, they chase Jayadratha to teach him a lesson that he could never forget. Hosted on …