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In this episode from Matturu Subbanna's book ' Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu' Hanuman hears Sita's monologue of pain, suffering and hope. He also gets to hear the harsh words of rakshasis, as he perches on the shinshipa tree.

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 places a grass between Ravana and her and warns Ravana about the repercussions of holding her as a prisoner. Ravana in turn threatens to kill her if she refuses to become his wife.  Listen to hear the conversation between the two.
Bhajan by Matturu Nandakumar. Singing by Smt. Smitha Vasanth and students from SwaraSmitha Academy of Music

In this episode from Matturu Subbanna's book 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu', Ravana majestically enters Ashoka Vana with a few of his subjects. He lures Sita and tries to convince her in various ways to become his wife.

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

In this episode from Matturu Subbanna's book 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu' Hanumanthanna describes the rakshasis of Lanka who looked comical.  Listen to have a hearty laugh.
Bhajan composition by Sri. Matturu Nandakumar, London
Singing by Smt. Smitha Vasanth and students from SwaraSmitha Academy of Music, Bangalore

In this episode from Matturu Subbana's book 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu' , Hanumanthanna triumphs in his attempt to find Sita. Listen to experience the beauty of Ashoka Vana - Ravana's favorite gardens and know, how Sita looked like.
Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar, London
Singing by  Smt. Smitha Vasanth and students from SwaraSmitha Academy of Music, Bangalore

In this episode from Matturu Subbana's book 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu', he reiterates that depressing and suicidal thoughts are not just limited to humans. It can bother the mighty including Gods but the strength lies in overcoming them.  Also, in this episode, Hanumanthanna enters Ashoka vana - enchanting gardens of Ravana.

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

In this episode from Matturu Subbanna's book ' Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu', Hanuman for once has depressing thoughts and loses hope of finding Sita after an elaborate search but regains it back with his self-confidence and unceasing excitement.
Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar
Singing by Smt. Smitha Vasanth and students of SwaraSmitha Academy of Music, Bangalore

Have you ever imagined, how Pushpaka Vimana, Ravana and his palace looked like? Listen to this episode as it will take you through a tour of the palace of Ravana. Story from Matturu Subbanna's book 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu'. Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar and singing by Smt. Smitha Vasanth and students from Swarasmitha Academy of Music, Bangalore.

In this episode from Matturu Subbanna's story 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu', Hanumantha   describes about the people, places and the magnificent homes of Lanka. Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar. Singing by Smitha Vasanth and students from Swara Smitha Academy of Music, Bangalore

 Listen to this episode where Hanuman displays his strength to 'Lankini'- the protector of Lanka from Matturu Subbanna's book 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu' (ಹನುಮಂತಣ್ಣ ಕಥೆ ಹೇಳು )
Bhajan composition by Matturu Nanda Kumar. Song by Smt. Smitha Vasanth and students from Swara Smitha Academy of Music, Bangalore.