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 Narakasura and how Lord Krishna vanquished him and saved the world from his atrocities.

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 to abstain not only from sustenance but also from the clutches of sin and worldly indulgence. Fasting, especially on the day of Ekadashi, is said to purify our soul, and help us towards attaining Moksha and communion with the Supreme Lord Sri Krishna. In Bhavishya Uttara Purana, the story of Putrada Ekadashi has been narrated by Lord Krishna to Dharmaraja Yudhishthira

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 most popular pilgrimages in the world. Like many of our tales, the story of Lord Ayappa also varies across regions, and today I will share the narrative that is widely known.

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 the illustrious city of gold. The city of gold belonged to someone else, and Ravan, just like the way he seized Sita devi, who didn’t belong to him, seized this city also.

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