Storytelling with Shweta

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 Asian Folk tales about Indian Gods, Goddesses, Asuras, Yakshas and animals. This story is said to be from a folk rendition of the Mahabharata. This story is dedicated to a special birthday girl by her mother. Show Notes For more stories from the Mahabharata from Storytelling with Shweta, listen toGanga - The River GoddessUlupi - Naga PrincessChitrangadha - The Warrior PrincessSubhadra - The Princess of Dwaraka For other interesting bonus info about the story that did not make it into the podcast, please follow me on instagram at ⁠Storytelling with Shweta.⁠If there is a mythological character from the Mahabharata, Ramayana or any story from Indian mythology that you want me to choose next, or if you would like to dedicate an episode to a loved one, get in touch at ⁠shweta@shwetaganeshkumar.com⁠  or leave me a comment. Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave me a rating or review if you enjoyed the story!

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 oldest member of your family. The 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, Yakshas and more.  Show Notes For more stories about Women of the Mahabharata from Storytelling with Shweta, listen toGanga - The River GoddessUlupi - Naga PrincessChitrangadha - The Warrior PrincessSubhadra - The Princess of Dwaraka For other interesting bonus info about the story that did not make it into the podcast, please follow me on instagram at ⁠Storytelling with Shweta.⁠If there is a mythological character from the Mahabharata, Ramayana or any story from Indian mythology that you want me to choose next, or if you would like to dedicate an episode to a loved one, get in touch at ⁠shweta@shwetaganeshkumar.com⁠  or leave me a comment. Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave me a rating or review if you enjoyed the story!

S2/Ep 34In 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 for all who enjoy stories from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, Indian mythology and South Asian Folk tales about Indian Gods, Goddesses, Asuras, Yakshas and more.  Show Notes For more Goddess stories from Storytelling with Shweta,listen toThe Story of the Goddess with Weapons in her HairAlakshmi - The Goddess of MisfortuneGoddess Jagadhatri - The Protector of the World For other interesting bonus info about the story that did not make it into the podcast, please follow me on instagram at ⁠Storytelling with Shweta.⁠If there is a mythological character from the Mahabharata, Ramayana or any story fromIndian mythology that you want me to choose next, or if you would like to dedicate an episode to a loved one, get in touch at ⁠shweta@shwetaganeshkumar.com⁠  or leave me a comment. Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave me a rating or review if you enjoyed the story!

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 suited for the youngest to the oldest member of your family. 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, Yakshas and more.  Show Notes For more Mahabharata stories from Storytelling with Shweta,  listen to Ganesha - The Scribe (A Mahabharata Story)The Yaksha’s Riddles (A Mahabharata Story)Karna - The benevolent warrior (A Mahabharata story)For other interesting bonus info about the story that did not make it into the podcast, please follow me on instagram at ⁠Storytelling with Shweta.⁠If there is a mythological character from the Mahabharata, Ramayana or any Indian epic that you want me to choose next, or if you would like to dedicate an episode to a loved one, get in touch at ⁠shweta@shwetaganeshkumar.com⁠  or leave me a comment. Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave me a rating or review if you enjoyed the story!

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 from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, Indian mythology and South Asian Folk tales about Indian Gods, Goddesses, Asuras, Yakshas and more.  Show Notes For more Ganesha stories from Storytelling with Shweta,  listen to Ganesha - The Scribe (A Mahabharata Story)Ganesha and Karthikeyan Race Around the World For other interesting bonus info about the story that did not make it into the podcast, please follow me on instagram at ⁠Storytelling with Shweta.⁠If there is a mythological character from the Mahabharata, Ramayana or any Indian epic that you want me to choose next, or if you would like to dedicate an episode to a loved one, get in touch at ⁠shweta@shwetaganeshkumar.com⁠  or leave me a comment. Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave me a rating or review if you enjoyed the story!

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 Weapons in Her HairAlakshmi - The Goddess of MisfortuneGoddess Jagadhatri - The Protector of the World The Tale of Goddess Shasthi and her Black CatFor other interesting bonus info about the story that did not make it into the podcast, please follow me on instagram at ⁠Storytelling with Shweta.⁠If there is a mythological character from the Mahabharata, Ramayana or any Indian epic that you want me to choose next, or if you would like to dedicate an episode to a loved one, get in touch at ⁠shweta@shwetaganeshkumar.com⁠  or leave me a comment. Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave me a rating or review if you enjoyed the story!

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 For other interesting bonus info about the story that did not make it into the podcast, please follow me on instagram at ⁠Storytelling with Shweta.⁠If there is a mythological character from the Mahabharata, Ramayana or any Indian epic that you want me to choose next, or if you would like to dedicate an episode to a loved one, get in touch at ⁠shweta@shwetaganeshkumar.com⁠  or leave me a comment. Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave me a rating or review if you enjoyed the story!

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 Notes For other unique Goddess stories from Storytelling With Shweta, listen to The Earth Goddess and the Solung FestivalThe Story of the Goddess with Weapons in her HairAlakshmi - The Goddess of MisfortuneGoddess Jagadhatri - The Protector of the WorldGoddess Tara - Princess, North Star, FeministThe Tale of Goddess Kanyakumari For other interesting bonus info about the story that did not make it into the podcast, please follow me on instagram at ⁠Storytelling with Shweta.⁠If there is a mythological character from the Mahabharata, Ramayana or any Indian epic that you want me to choose next, or if you would like to dedicate an episode to a loved one, get in touch at ⁠shweta@shwetaganeshkumar.com⁠  or leave me a comment. Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave me a rating or review if you enjoyed the story!

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 Storytelling With Shweta, Listen to Goddess Skandamata also said to be another version of Goddess ShasthiGoddess Shailaputri Goddess BrahmachariniGoddess ChandraghantaGoddess KatyayiniGoddess Kaalraatri and Goddess MahagauriGoddess SiddhidhatriBanasura was King Mahabali’s grandson. Listen to Mahabali’s story here -   King Mahabali and the Story of OnamFor other interesting bonus info about the story that did not make it into the podcast, please follow me on instagram at ⁠Storytelling with Shweta.⁠If there is a mythological character from the Mahabharata, Ramayana or any Indian epic that you want me to choose next, or if you would like to dedicate an episode to a loved one, get in touch at ⁠shweta@shwetaganeshkumar.com⁠  or leave me a comment. Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave me a rating or review if you enjoyed the story!

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 Storytelling With Shweta, listen to-King Mahabali and the Story of OnamThe Story of RakshabandhanThe Earth Goddess and the Solung FestivalFor other interesting bonus info about the story that did not make it into the podcast, please follow me on instagram at ⁠Storytelling with Shweta.⁠If there is a mythological character from the Mahabharata, Ramayana or any Indian epic that you want me to choose next, or if you would like to dedicate an episode to a loved one, get in touch at ⁠shweta@shwetaganeshkumar.com⁠  or leave me a comment. Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave me a rating or review if you enjoyed the story!

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 Skandamataalso said to be another version of Goddess Shasthi Goddess ShailaputriGoddess BrahmachariniGoddess ChandraghantaGoddess KatyayiniGoddess Kaalraatri and Goddess MahagauriGoddess SiddhidhatriFor other interesting bonus info about the story that did not make it into the podcast, please follow me on instagram at⁠Storytelling with Shweta.⁠If there is a mythological character from the Mahabharata, Ramayana or any Indian epic that you want me to choose next, or if you would like to dedicate an episode to a loved one, get in touch at ⁠shweta@shwetaganeshkumar.com⁠  or leave me a comment. Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave me a rating or review if you enjoyed the story!

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 Rakshabandan The story of Yashoda after Krishna  A Fistful of Flattened Rice - The Story of Krishna and Sudama’s Friendship For other stories about Nagas, listen to Ulupi Naga Princess (Women of the Mahabharata Series) For other interesting bonus info about the story that did not make it into the podcast, please follow me on instagram at ⁠Storytelling with Shweta.⁠ If there is a mythological character from the Mahabharata, Ramayana or any Indian epic that you want me to choose next, or if you would like to dedicate an episode to a loved one, get in touch at ⁠shweta@shwetaganeshkumar.com⁠  or leave me a comment.  Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave me a rating or review if you enjoyed the story!

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 Mount Kailasa as depicted at the 6th-8th century caves at Ellora. Read this for more tiny tales of Ravana.  For other interesting bonus info about the story that did not make it into the podcast, please follow me on instagram at ⁠Storytelling with Shweta.⁠ If there is a mythological character from the Mahabharata, Ramayana or any Indian epic that you want me to choose next, or if you would like to dedicate an episode to a loved one, get in touch at ⁠shweta@shwetaganeshkumar.com⁠  or leave me a comment.  Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave me a rating or review if you enjoyed the story!

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 currently on loan to  the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Read this for more about the Palani temple.  For other interesting bonus info about the story that did not make it into the podcast, please follow me on instagram at ⁠Storytelling with Shweta.⁠ If there is a mythological character from the Mahabharata, Ramayana or any Indian epic that you want me to choose next, or if you would like to dedicate an episode to a loved one, get in touch at ⁠shweta@shwetaganeshkumar.com⁠  or leave me a comment.  Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave me a rating or review if you enjoyed the story!

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 the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, Indian mythology and South Asian Folk tales.  Show Notes  Here is a 2nd century BCE artifact depicting Surya and his wives currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Read this for more on The Rig Veda  For other interesting bonus info about the story that did not make it into the podcast, please follow me on instagram at ⁠Storytelling with Shweta.⁠ If there is a mythological character from the Mahabharata, Ramayana or any Indian epic that you want me to choose next, or if you would like to dedicate an episode to a loved one, get in touch at ⁠shweta@shwetaganeshkumar.com⁠  or leave me a comment.  Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave me a rating or review if you enjoyed the story!

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 the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. For other interesting bonus info about the story that did not make it into the podcast, please follow me on instagram at ⁠Storytelling with Shweta.⁠ If there is a mythological character from the Mahabharata, Ramayana or any Indian epic that you want me to choose next, or if you would like to dedicate an episode to a loved one, get in touch at ⁠shweta@shwetaganeshkumar.com⁠  or leave me a comment.  Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave me a rating or review if you enjoyed the story!

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 all who enjoy stories from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, Indian mythology and South Asian Folk tales.  Show Notes  Here is a 19th century illustration of Ganesha transcribing the Mahabharata.  For other interesting bonus info about the story that did not make it into the podcast, please follow me on instagram at ⁠Storytelling with Shweta.⁠ If there is a mythological character from the Mahabharata or Ramayana that you want me to choose next, or if you would like to dedicate an episode to a loved one, get in touch at ⁠shweta@shwetaganeshkumar.com⁠  or leave me a comment.  Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave me a rating or review if you enjoyed the story!

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 Mahabharata, the Ramayana, Indian mythology and South Asian Folk tales.  Show Notes  Here is Karna as an Indonesian shadow puppet. This is currently part of the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. Do listen to Kunti's story - Mother of the Pandavas as well as Karna. For other interesting bonus info about the story that did not make it into the podcast, please follow me on instagram at Storytelling with Shweta. If there is a mythological character from the Mahabharata or Ramayana that you want me to choose next, or if you would like to dedicate an episode to a loved one, get in touch at shweta@shwetaganeshkumar.com  or leave me a comment.  Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave me a rating or review if you enjoyed the story!

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 different directions.  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 an illustration of the story as found in a 17th century Bhagavata Purana manuscript now owned by the Freer Gallery (Smithsonian Museums) .  For another Story from Krishna’s life - here is a retelling of Yashoda’s life after Krishna.  For other interesting bonus info about the story that did not make it into the podcast, please follow me on instagram at Storytelling with Shweta. If there is a mythological character from South Asia that you want me to choose next, or if you would like to dedicate an episode to a loved one, get in touch at shweta@shwetaganeshkumar.com  or leave me a comment.  Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave me a rating or review if you enjoyed the story!

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 Ramayana, Indian mythology and South Asian Folk tales.  Show Notes  The sculpture that served as inspiration for this episode is owned by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. You can see it and read about it here.  Goddess Tara is also known as JnanaChandra. Here is a poem written about her by Tibetan Lama Taranatha (b 1573 CE) For other interesting bonus info that did not make it into the podcast, please follow me on instagram at Storytelling with Shweta. If there is a mythological character from South Asia that you want me to choose next, or if you would like to dedicate an episode to a loved one, get in touch at shweta@shwetaganeshkumar.com  or leave me a comment.  Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave me a rating or review if you enjoyed the story! ​​