Katha Curator

In this episode from Matturu Subbanna's book 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu' Hanuman destroys Ravana's favorite garden 'Ashoka Vana' to grab his attention. Listen to why and how he does so?

Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar, London 
Singing by Smitha Vasanth and students of Swarasmitha Academy of Music, Bangalore

In this episode from Matturu Subbanna's book 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu' Sita Devi hands over her Chuda ratna to Hanuman. This, as a token of her remembrance to Sri Rama. Take a listen!
Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar, London
Singing by Smitha Vasanth of Swarasmitha Academy of Music, Bangalore

In this episode from Matturu Subbanna's book 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu', Sita narrates a story that would act as proof to Rama, of Hanuman having met Sita at Lanka. Listen to this story within a story to know more.

Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar, London
Singing by Smitha Vasanth and students of Swarasmitha Academy of Music, Bangalore

In this episode from Matturu Subbanna's book 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu' Hanuman requests Sita to climb onto his back in order to rescue her from Lanka. He asks her to keep faith in him as she already knows about his prowess. But Sita refuses due to various reasons. To know the reasons she cited listen to this episode titled 'Nanna Bennu Eribidu'.
Bhajan composition from Matturu Nandakumar, London
Singing by Smitha Vasanth and students from Swarasmitha Academy of Music, Bangalore

In this episode, Hanumanthanna hands over the ring given by Rama to  Sita. While updating Sita about Rama's life without her around, he continues to instill hope in her to await Rama's arrival to Lanka with his army

Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar, London. 

Singing by Smitha Vasanth & students of Swarasmitha Academy of Music, Bangalore.

In this episode, Hanumanthanna narrates the entire story of Rama, Lakshmana. Their meeting with Sugriva and also explains how he came to be known as Vayu Putra to gain Sita's confidence. To know more listen to this episode from Matturu Subbanna's book 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu'.
Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar, London
Singing by Smitha Vasanth and students from Swarasmitha Academy of Music, Bangalore

Sita sees Hanuman and engages in a conversation too, a short while after she presumed it to be a dream. To know more, go ahead and listen to this episode from Matturu Subbanna's book 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu' .
Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar, London
Singing by Smitha Vasanth from Swarasmitha Academy of Music, Bangalore

In this episode from Matturu Subbanna's book, 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu',  Hanuman decides to instill hope in Sita. He narrates Rama's story in low pitch by sitting on a tree under which she rested. Why doesn't he come face to face to Sita? To know more listen to this episode.
Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar, London.
Singing by Smitha Vasanth and students from Swarasmitha Academy of Music, Bangalore

In this episode from Matturu Subbanna's book 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu' Sita contemplates of ending her life with her own hair. Listen to know what goes on in her mind
Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar, London
Singing by Smitha Vasanth of Swarasmitha Academy of Music, Bangalore

In this episode from Matturu Subbana's book 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu' - 'Trijate' daughter of Vibheeshana(Ravana's brother) warns Rakshasis of a realistic dream that she dreamt which indicated victory of Rama, Lakshmana and the destruction of Ravana and his kingdom. She commands them to treat Sita well  citing various reasons. Listen to episode to know more.
Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar, London.
Singing by Smitha Vasanth and students from Swarasmitha Academy of Music, Bangalore.