October 21, 2015 • 24m
Devdutt Pattanaik uncovers the hidden stories of the greatest epics in Hindu mythology, Ramayana and Mahabharata. Like the Sumeria...Read more
January 1, 1970 • 21m
Trimurti translates as three forms. It is an iconographic representation of God in Hinduism which depicts divinity as a threefaced...Read more
January 1, 1970 • 22m
Colors play an important role in Hindu culture and have a deep significance transcending decorative values. Hindus use colors on t...Read more
January 1, 1970 • 24m
Various stories and legends surround the prominent figure, Shiva. He is one of the most powerful gods of the Hindu pantheon and is...Read more
January 1, 1970 • 23m
Hindu mythology boasts of numerous stories of supernatural beings, either fighting against one another for supremacy or joining fo...Read more
January 1, 1970 • 20m
Indra Dev is the God of rain and thunder. He is one of the primary gods of the Vedas who all phenomenons of nature.In this episode...Read more
January 1, 1970 • 23m
Hindu narratives offer explanations for any event. Good things happen because of boons bad things happen because of a curse. Boons...Read more
January 1, 1970 • 22m
At its fundamental level, Hinduism terms heaven and hell as swarga and naraka . Heaven is inhabited by devas and good souls while ...Read more
January 1, 1970 • 23m
Shakti is described as the cosmic energy that powers the world. According to Hindu mythology, Shakti is regarded as a Goddess eith...Read more
January 1, 1970 • 23m
Ganpati Bappa Morya The most revered and popular God of Hinduism is Lord Ganesha. Devdutt Pattanaik discusses the significance of ...Read more
January 1, 1970 • 23m
Most deities in Hindu mythology possess a weapon or more than one weapon that enables them to tide over a particularly conflicting...Read more
January 1, 1970 • 23m
The term Vahana translates as that which carries, that which pulls. In Hindu mythology, a vahana is called a deitys mount. Deities...Read more
January 13, 2016 • 23m
The Ganga is the most sacred river to the Hindus. Along its length and breadth, Hindus pay homage to their ancestors, pray to thei...Read more
January 1, 1970 • 23m
The Bhagvad Gita, as we all know, is the holy book of the Hindus. In this episode, Devdutt Pattanaik breaks down this idea with an...Read more
January 1, 1970 • 23m
Hinduism lays a lot of importance on Yatra or pilgrimage. It is a popular belief that yatra enables people to connect themselves t...Read more
January 1, 1970 • 22m
The numerous gods in Hindu mythology, although manifestations of one supreme being, are very varied by ways of their personalities...Read more
January 1, 1970 • 23m
According to Hindu mythology, all mortal beings are destined to pass through four great epochs in every cycle of creation and dest...Read more
January 1, 1970 • 21m
In Hindu mythology, the act of the creation of the universe is talked about in more than one manner. Hinduism also defines fourtee...Read more
January 1, 1970 • 22m
In this episode, Devdutt Pattanaik introduces the Guardians of the Directions the deities who rule the specific directions of spac...Read more
January 1, 1970 • 23m
Hindu mythology abounds with stories of gods and their husbands/wives. Most of these stories are interesting narratives that compr...Read more
January 1, 1970 • 22m
In mythology, shape shifting refers to the ability of any form to physically transform to another form or being. This is generally...Read more
January 1, 1970 • 23m
The concept of avatar in Hindu mythology refers to the descent of a deity or a supreme being to Earth. This idea is most often ass...Read more
January 1, 1970 • 22m
One of the most important elements of Hindu mythology are Nakshatras and Grahas. Nakshatras refer to constellations or a cluster o...Read more
January 1, 1970 • 23m
Plants and trees are natures processors of solar energy which is vital for our existence. Plants, trees, flowers and fruits have b...Read more
January 1, 1970 • 21m
An essential part of Hindu mythology is the connection made between a devotee and a deity. This usually occurs through Puja. Puja ...Read more