Katha Weaver

Episode 38 - The defeat of Narakasura

Sixteen thousand and one hundred—that's what Satyabhama said when she counted the number of women Narakasura had imprisoned in his fortress. Listen to the story is of Nar

Episode 37 - The significance of Putrada Ekadashi

Many of us observe fasting in our country. Fasting holds a profound purpose, a purpose whispered in the ancient verses of the Brahmavarta Purana. To fast, it is said, is

Episode 36 - Lord Ayappa

Sabarimala is one of the most prominent temples in Kerala, dedicated to the deity Lord Ayappa. It is visited by over 50 million devotees every year, making it one of the

Episode 35 - Ravan seizes Lanka

The association between the names Lanka and Ravana is deeply ingrained in our cultural narratives. However, the history reveals that Ravana was not the original ruler of

Episode 34 - The fight of Abhimanyu

In the grand tapestry of the Mahabharata, where valor and destiny entwined, Abhimanyu the son of Arjuna was one warrior who turned the tide, in the battle of Kurukshetra

Episode 33 - Rishi Chyavana and origin of Chyawanprash

Chyawanparsh is a popular ayurvedic product made with more than 30 herbs and spices and has numerous health benefits, but do you know that Chyawanprash has its roots in t

Episode 32 - Lord Krishna’s fight with Banasura

Banasura, the eldest son of King Bali and was given a benediction by Lord Shiva that his kingdom would be granted protection from all threats. So, when it was time for Ba

Episode 31 - Lord Rama's return to Vaikuntha

After Sita Devi took refuge in the arms of her Mother Earth, Lord Rama suffered intolerable grief. He came back to Ayodhya, made a golden idol of Sita Devi, and had it oc

Episode 30 - Damodar lila

Kartik month is considered to be the most important of all months according to our Vedic calendar. In this month, we worship the very beautiful form of Lord Krishna in th

Episode 29 - The abode of Lord Balaji

Lakshmi Devi left Vaikuntha and descended to earth when she felt insulted by an incident involving Lord Vishnu. Unable to bear the separation, Lord Vishnu also came down

Episode 28 - The five arrows

After a few days of the Kurukshetra battle, Duryodhana, the eldest of the Kauravas, was upset with Bhishma, as he thought Bhishma was not giving his heart and soul to the

Episode 27 - The defeat of Arjuna

Arjuna was one of the greatest warrior. He was known for his virtuous behaviour, for upholding dharma, being courageous, and for being a warrior of great strength and int

Episode 26 - The slayer of Rakthabhij

When the asura brothers Shumbh and Nishumbh sent a proposal to Maa Durga for marriage, she called on the brothers for a battle to prove their prowess. However, at the ba

Episode 25 - The first of all kings

When the evil King Vena dies without an heir, the sages come together to create a being from Vena’s body. They name the being Prithu, who is also believed to be the incar

Episode 24 - - The rivalry of Sage Dadhichi and King Kshuva

Sage Dadhichi and King Kshuva were close friends. Although they were good friends and remained so for years, they had contrasting views. And one such view led to an epic

Episode 23 - The vahana of Lord Ganesha

When we look at the idol or images of Ganapathi, we never miss to notice the tiny creature sitting at the feet of Lord Ganesha, his vahana Mooshak. So lets hear how a sma

Episode 22 - The immovable one

Dhruva, the five-year-old grandson of Manu and son of King Uttanapada took up the daunting task of seeking God in order to respond to the humiliation by his stepmother.

Episode 21 - An unexpected ally

Lord Rama and his vanarsena had no idea about Ravan or his location. Lord Ram’s friend in this mission, Sugriva, sent thousands of monkeys to comb the earth to look for S

Episode 20 -The son of Harishchandra

King Harishchandra, often known as Satyavadi Raja Harishchandra, yearned for a child and prayed to Varun Dev for his blessings. His wish was granted, but it came with a c

Episode 19 - The pursuit of Mritasanjivani

Shukracharya, the Sage of Asuras possessed the knowledge of Mritasanjivani mantra which could infuse life into the dead, thereby ensuring an endless army of rivals for th