Best Shweta Ganesh Kumar Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 37: Arjuna, Krishna and a Mother Bird 10:33

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In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta we will hear a story about Arjuna, Krishna and a Mother Bird! This season of Storytelling With Shweta will be all about birds, animals and other creatures from across Indian myths! This family-friendly story is best for all who enjoy stories from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, Indian mythology and South A…

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JAMBAVATI AND THE GEM (Women of the Mahabharata series) 13:01

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In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta we will hear a story about Jambavati and the Symantaka Gem. This story is part of the popular Women of the Mahabharata series and versions of it exist in other ancient Indian texts as well. As is common with Indian mythology it has many variations and this story is well suited for the youngest to the olde…

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THE STORY OF TRIPURANTAKA (A Shiva Story Retold) 12:23

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In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta, we will hear a story called Tripurantaka - A story about Shiva as the vanquisher of cities. This story is a retelling of a tale about God Shiva - the Destroyer. As is common with Indian mythology it has many variations and this story is well suited for the youngest to the oldest member of your family. Th…

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THE GODDESS'S FOOTSTEPS (Indian Goddess Series) 15:36

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S2/Ep 34 In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta we will hear a story called the ‘The Goddess’s Footsteps’. This story is a retelling of a tale about Goddess Saraswati. As is common with Indian mythology it has many variations and this story is well suited for the youngest to the oldest member of your family. This family-friendly story is best …

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THE STORY OF THE PRECIOUS GEM - SITA (A Ramayana Story) 10:28

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In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta we will hear a story from the Konkani Ramayna called the ‘The Story of the precious gem- Sita’. This story is a retelling of a tale from the Konkani Ramayana. The Ramayana has many variations and this story is well suited for the youngest to the oldest member of your family. This family-friendly story is …

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A GAME OF DICE BETWEEN LORD SHIVA & GODDESS PARVATI (An Ancient Myth Retold) 11:57

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In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta we will hear a story of a game of Chaupar or dice between God Shiva and Goddess Parvati . This story is a retelling of an old mythological tale that is usually told around Diwali. The story has many variations and this version is well suited for the youngest to the oldest member of your family. This famil…

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THE LOVE STORY OF RURU & PRAMADVARA (A Mahabharata Story) 15:05

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In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta we will hear a story from the Mahabharata - The love story of Ruru and Pramdvara. This story is a retelling of a story from the Adi Parva of the Mahabharata but it doesn’t feature the Pandavas, Kauravas or any of the well-known characters of the epic. The story has many variations and this version is well…

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THE STORY OF GANESHA AND THE MOON GOD (An Indian Myth Retold) 10:28

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In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta, we will hear the tale of Ganesha and the Moon God. This story is a retelling of a story that can be sourced to an ancient Hindu text. It has many variations and this version is well-suited for the youngest to the oldest member of your family. This family-friendly story is best for all who enjoy stories f…

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BHRAMARI DEVI - The Goddess of Bees (Indian Goddess Series) 10:18

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In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta we will hear the tale of Bhramari Devi - The Indian Goddess of Bees, This family-friendly story is best for all who enjoy stories from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, Indian mythology and South Asian Folk tales about Indian Gods, Goddesses, Asuras and more. Show Notes Also listen to The Goddess with Weapon…

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THE TALE OF SRINIVASAN'S DEBT TO KUBERA (Indian Myth Retold) 9:57

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In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta we will hear the tale of Srinivasan’s debt to Kubera - The God of Wealth. This family-friendly story is best for all who enjoy stories from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, Indian mythology and South Asian Folk tales. Show Notes Also listen to The Yaksha’s Riddle The story of the Yakshi and the Tree Deity F…

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Manasa Devi - The Goddess of Snakes (Indian Goddess Series) 15:15

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In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta we will hear the story of Manasa Devi - the goddess of snakes. A unique Goddess worshipped in Assam, Bengal, Bihar and other parts of North-eastern India. This family-friendly story is best for all who enjoy stories from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, Indian mythology and South Asian Folk tales. Show Note…

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THE TALE OF GODDESS KANYAKUMARI (Indian Goddess Series) 12:39

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In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta we will hear the story of Goddess Kanyakumari - the deity who is worshipped at the very tip of the Indian Sub-continent. This family-friendly story is best for all who enjoy stories from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, Indian mythology and South Asian Folk tales. Show Notes For other Goddess stories from S…

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THE TALE OF KAMADEVA & HOLI (Festivals of India Series) 11:59

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In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta we will hear the story of the Indian God of Love Kamadeva and the festival of Holi. This family-friendly story is best for all who enjoy stories from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, Indian mythology and South Asian Folk tales. Show Notes For other stories from the Festivals of India series from Storytellin…

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THE TALE OF GODDESS SHASTHI & HER BLACK CAT (Indian Goddess Series) 13:29

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In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta we will hear the story of an Indian Goddess called Shasthi and her Black cat. This family-friendly story is best for all who enjoy stories from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, Indian mythology and South Asian Folk tales. Show Notes For other Goddess stories from Storytelling With Shweta, Listen toGoddess S…

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THE TALE OF KRISHNA & KALIYA (A Krishna Story) 16:06

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In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta we will hear the story of how Krishna defeated the Serpent King Kaliya This family-friendly story is best for all who enjoy stories from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, Indian mythology and South Asian Folk tales. Show Notes For other Krishna stories from Storytelling With Shweta, listen to The story of Ra…

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The Story of How Ravana Got His Name (A Ramayana Story) 10:43

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In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta we will hear the story of how Ravana - the King of Lanka got his name. This story was requested by a listener. This family-friendly story is best for all who enjoy stories from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, Indian mythology and South Asian Folk tales. Show Notes Here is a depiction of Ravana shaking Moun…

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GANESHA & KARTHIKEYAN RACE AROUND THE WORLD (An Indian Myth Retold) 13:10

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In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we will hear the story of the two brothers Ganesha and Karthikeyan and their race around the world. This family-friendly story is best for all who enjoy stories from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, Indian mythology and South Asian Folk tales. Show Notes Here is a depiction of the Shiva and Parvati family …

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SARANYU & SURYA (A Rig Veda Story Retold) 14:36

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In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we will hear the story of Saranyu and Surya -- better known as The Goddess of Twilight and Clouds and her husband the Sun-God. This is a retelling of a story that can originally be traced back to the Rig Veda from almost 3500 years ago. This family-friendly story is best for all who enjoy stories from th…

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NATARAJA - The Lord of Dance (A Shiva & Parvati Story) 9:14

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In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we will hear the story behind Nataraja - the iconic dancing avatar of the Hindu God Shiva. This family-friendly story is best for all who enjoy stories from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, Indian mythology and South Asian Folk tales. Show Notes Here is a 11th century Nataraja Sculpture currently housed in…

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Ganesha- The Scribe (A MAHABHARATA STORY) 10:30

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In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear a Ganesha story. Ganesha is the iconic elephant-headed God who pretty much everyone is familiar with. He is the son of God Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Ganesha is worshipped as the God of good fortune and new beginnings. This story was requested by a listener. This family-friendly story is best for…

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Karna - The Benevolent Warrior (A Mahabharata Story) 11:47

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In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear a Karna story. Karna is an extremely complex character from the Indian epic - the Mahabharata. He was the son of Kunti and Surya (the sun god), and half-brother to the Pandavas. This story was requested by a listener. This family-friendly story is best for all who enjoy stories from the Mahabhara…

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A Fistful of Flattened Rice - The Story of Krishna and Sudama's Friendship 15:25

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In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear the story of Sudama, also known as Kuchela. Sudama is not a God or King. He did not fight demons or have an epic love story. He was an ordinary man who was generous of spirit. He was a childhood friend of Lord Krishna and this is the story of them meeting years after life had taken them in differ…

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Goddess Tara - Princess, North Star, Feminist 8:01

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In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear about Goddess Tara - A Princess turned Buddhist Goddess and early feminist icon. Goddess Tara is known for her compassion and is also considered the North Star and guiding light to those who pray to her. This family-friendly story is best for all who enjoy stories from the Mahabharata, the Ramaya…

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Karaikkal Ammaiyar - The story of a Tamil Poet Saint 14:30

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In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear about Karaikkal Ammaiyar - A iconic Poet Saint. Kariakkal Ammaiyar’s story is one that has both history as well as myth in it. The religious poetry that she created for the Bhakti movement still exists but her origin story is definitely mythical in tone. This family-friendly story is best for all…

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Dushala - The Kaurava Princess (Women of Mahabharata Series) 10:42

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In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear about Dushala - the Kaurava Princess. Though many know her as the only sister to 100 Kaurava brothers, the epic does not really offer up a lot of other details about her. All the more reason why Dushala deserves her own episode. This story is from the Women of the Mahabharata series. Apart from D…

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When Hanuman tried to Eat the Sun (A Ramayana story) 12:34

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In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, I have a Ramayana story for you. This one is from the monkey god Hanuman’s childhood. We hear about the day he wanted to eat the sun! Apart from Hanuman this story features Vayu - the wind god, Indra the king of gods and other characters from Indian mythology. This family-friendly story is best for all w…

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The Yaksha’s Riddles (A Mahabharata Story) 16:58

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In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, I have a Mahabharata story for you. One with five brothers, a bunch of riddles, a Yaksha and a guest appearance by Yama - The God of death. This story is all about quests, logic and magical enchantments! The art that inspired this story from Indian mythology is owned by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in …

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Subhadra - The Princess of Dwarka (Women of Mahabharata Series) 13:22

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In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we will hear Subhadra’s story as part of the Women of the Mahabharata series. Subhadra is the sister of God Krishna and is famous for her love story with Arjuna of the Pandavas. Even though there are not a lot of details about her she is an iconic figure in Indian mythology. The art that inspired this st…

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“Wake up, Kumbhakarna, Wake up” - A Ramayana Story 14:26

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In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we will hear a story from the ancient Ramayana. Today’s story is about waking Kumbhakarna the Asura up from his enchanted sleep. Kumbhakarna is an iconic character in Indian mythology. He is the brother of Ravana and enemy of the gods. This story was performed live at the Peerbagh Varta Festival at the A…

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Chitrangadha - The Warrior Princess (Women of the Mahabharata series) 15:28

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In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we return to the Women of the Mahabharata series. Today’s story is about Chitrangadha, the warrior princess of Manipura. She has barely a few lines dedicated to her in the ancient Indian epic but I wanted to explore her story from before her appearance in the Mahabharata. What I have for you on the podca…

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Ulupi - Naga Princess (Women of the Mahabharata series) 16:31

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In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we return to the Women of the Mahabharata series. Today’s story is about Ulupi the half human-half serpent Naga princess. She has barely a few lines dedicated to her in the ancient Indian epic but I wanted to explore her story from before her appearance in the Mahabharat. What I have for you on the podca…

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Goddess Jagaddhatri - The Protector of the World 16:29

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In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear the story of the Indian Goddess Jagaddhatri. In October, India celebrates the festival of Navaratri or nine nights of the Mother Goddess and Goddess Jagaddhatri's story is closely related to this festival. The piece that inspired this story from Indian mythology is currently owned by the Metropol…

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Alakshmi - The Goddess of Misfortune 13:22

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In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear the story of the Indian Goddess of Misfortune. She’s known by many names but mostly Alakshmi - the goddess of all things miserable and unlucky, and a literal translation to the opposite of Lakshmi - the goddess of all things wealthy and prosperous. The piece that inspired this story from Indian m…

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Vindhyavalli - Mahabali's Wife and Forgotten Queen 20:08

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In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear the story of Vindhyavalli - King Mahabali's wife and forgotten Queen. Scroll down for shownotes!This episode is a companion piece to Ep 6 - The Legend of King Mahabali from Season 1 of Storytelling with Shweta. It is linked below in the show notes. This story is best for children who enjoy Indian…

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The Story of Yashoda After Krishna 18:08

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In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear the story of Yashoda after Krishna. Suitable for listeners of all ages! Join Shweta in the second season of her Storytelling Podcast as she retells legends from India and South Asia. The story is best for children who enjoy folk tales and fairytales and it also great for adults of all ages. You d…

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The Story of The Yakshi and The Tree Deity 19:35

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In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear the reimagined origin story of the Yakshi as a Guardian Spirit. Suitable for listeners of all ages! Join Shweta in the second season of her Storytelling Podcast as she retells legends from India and South Asia. The story is best for children who enjoy folk tales and fairytales and it also great f…

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The Story of the Goddess with Weapons in Her Hair 12:20

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In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear the story of the Goddess with Weapons in her Hair. Join Shweta in the second season of her Storytelling Podcast as she retells legends from India and South Asia. The story is best for children who enjoy folk tales and fairytales and it also great for adults of all ages. You don’t need to know any…

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Episode 19 : Goddess Sidhidhaatri (Navaratri series) 8:50

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In this final Navaratri special episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear about the last of the Navadurgas - Goddess Sidhidhatri! Join Shweta as she retells legends from India’s storied past in her Festivals of India series. The story is best for children who enjoy Indian folk tales and fairytales and adults of all ages. You don’t need to know a…

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Episode 18 : Goddess Kaalaratri and Goddess Mahagauri (Navaratri series) 8:54

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In this Navaratri special episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear about the seventh and eighth of the Navadurgas - Goddess Kaalaratri and Goddess Mahagauri! Join Shweta as she retells legends from India’s storied past in her Festivals of India series. The story is best for children who enjoy Indian folk tales and fairytales and adults of all a…

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Episode 17 : Goddess Katyayini (Navaratri series) 7:48

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In this Navaratri special episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear about the sixth of the Navadurgas - Goddess Katyayini! Join Shweta as she retells legends from India’s storied past in her Festivals of India series. The story is best for children who enjoy Indian folk tales and fairytales and adults of all ages. You don’t need to know anything…

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Episode 16 : Goddess Skandamata (Navaratri series) 8:35

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In this Navaratri special episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear about the fifth of the Navadurgas - Goddess Skandamata! Join Shweta as she retells legends from India’s storied past in her Festivals of India series. The story is best for children who enjoy Indian folk tales and fairytales and adults of all ages. You don’t need to know anythin…

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Episode 15 : Goddess Kushmanda (Navaratri series) 7:37

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In this Navaratri special episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear about the fourth of the Navadurgas - Goddess Kushmanda! Join Shweta as she retells legends from India’s storied past in her Festivals of India series. The story is best for children who enjoy Indian folk tales and fairytales and adults of all ages. You don’t need to know anythin…

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Episode 14 : Goddess Chandraghanta (Navaratri series) 9:52

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In this Navaratri special episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear about the third of the Navadurgas - Goddess Chandraghanta! Join Shweta as she retells legends from India’s storied past in her Festivals of India series. The story is best for children who enjoy Indian folk tales and fairytales and adults of all ages. You don’t need to know anyt…

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Episode 13 : Goddess Brahmacharini (Navaratri Special series) 12:08

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In this Navaratri special episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear about the second of the Navadurgas - Goddess Brahmacharini! Join Shweta as she retells legends from India’s storied past in her Festivals of India series. The story is best for children who enjoy Indian folk tales and fairytales and adults of all ages. You don’t need to know any…

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Episode 12 : Goddess Shailaputri (Navaratri series) 10:21

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In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear about the first of the Navadurgas - Goddess Shailaputri! Join Shweta as she retells legends from India’s storied past in her Festivals of India series. The story is best for children who enjoy Indian folk tales and fairytales and adults of all ages. You don’t need to know anything about the India…

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Episode 11 : Hidimbi (Women of the Mahabharat series) 11:21

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In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we meet Asura Princess Hidimbi and hear her story.Join Shweta as she retells stories of the women that play pivotal roles in the great Indian epic in her “Women of the Mahabharat” series. The story is best for children who enjoy Indian folk tales and fairytales and adults of all ages. You don’t need to k…

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Episode 10 : Gandhaari (Women of the Mahabharata series) 10:30

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In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we meet Gandhaari- the Princess of Gandhaara and hear her story.Join Shweta as she retells stories of the women that play pivotal roles in the great Indian epic in her “Women of the Mahabharat” series. The story is best for children who enjoy Indian folk tales and fairytales and adults of all ages. You d…

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Episode 9 : The Earth Goddess and the Solung Festival (Festivals of India series) 9:58

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In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we will hear the story behind Arunachal Pradesh’s famous Solung festival! This one features a Goddess, a God, a couple of monsters and even a dog! Join Shweta as she retells legends from India’s storied past in her Festivals of India series. The story is best for children who enjoy Indian folk tales and …

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Episode 8 : The Story behind Rakshabandhan (Festivals of India series) 8:30

4y ago8:30

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In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear one of the many stories behind the festival of Rakshabandhan! This one has a link of sorts with the Women of Mahabharat series too as it features none other than Draupadi and Krishna! Join Shweta as she retells legends from India’s storied past in her Festivals of India series. The story is best …

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Episode 7 : The true story of Captain Lakshmi Sehgal (Inspiring Women of India series) 7:47

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In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear the true story of Doctor and freedom fighter Captain Lakshmi Sehgal. Join Shweta as she retells the true stories of Inspiring Indian Women from all walks of life. The story is best for children who are 7+ and adults of all ages. This episode is the perfect story to listen to if you are celebratin…