Storytelling with Shweta

In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta, we will hear a story about Shiva’s Snake - Vasuki, the King of the Nagas

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 closely related to the story about the ‘Churning of the Ocean’ tale that is popular across ancient Indian mythology and folklore.  It also deals with myths about the Ancient Nagas.

Show Notes 

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Name, Place, Magic: Stories of how Indian states got their names.

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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 ⁠[email protected]⁠  or leave me a comment. 

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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 to

Ganga - The River Goddess

Ulupi - Naga Princess

Chitrangadha - The Warrior Princess

Subhadra - 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠  or leave me a comment. 

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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 to

Ganga - The River Goddess

Ulupi - Naga Princess

Chitrangadha - The Warrior Princess

Subhadra - 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 ⁠[email protected]⁠  or leave me a comment. 

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In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta, we will hear a story called Tripurantaka - A story about Shiva as the vanquisher of cities.  

This story is a retelling of a tale about God Shiva - the Destroyer. 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.  The story was chosen based on a request from a listener. It is dedicated to Aaryan by his mother Sitara. 

Show Notes 

For more Shiva stories from Storytelling with Shweta, listen to

Nataraja - The Lord of Dance

The Story of How Ravana got his name 

The Tale of Kamadeva and Holi

A Game of Dice between Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati

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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 ⁠[email protected]⁠  or leave me a comment. 

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S2/Ep 34

In 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 to

The Story of the Goddess with Weapons in her Hair

Alakshmi - The Goddess of Misfortune

Goddess Jagadhatri - The Protector of the World 

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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 ⁠[email protected]⁠  or leave me a comment. 

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In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta we will hear a story from the Konkani Ramayna called the ‘The Story of the precious gem- Sita’. 

This story is a retelling of a tale from the Konkani Ramayana. The Ramayana 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 Ramayana stories  from Storytelling with Shweta,  listen to 

“Wake up Kumbhakarna, Wake up!” (A Ramayana Story)

The Story of how Ravana got his name 

When Hanuman tried to eat the sun 

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 ⁠[email protected]⁠  or leave me a comment. 

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In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta we will hear a story of a game of Chaupar or dice between God Shiva and Goddess Parvati .

This story is a retelling of an old mythological tale that is usually told around Diwali. 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 Shiva and Parvati stories  from Storytelling with Shweta,  listen to 

Nataraja - The Lord of Dance

Ganesha & Karthikeyan Race Around the World 

The Story of how Ravana got his name 

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 ⁠[email protected]⁠  or leave me a comment. 

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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)

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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 ⁠[email protected]⁠  or leave me a comment. 

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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 ⁠[email protected]⁠  or leave me a comment. 

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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 Hair

Alakshmi - The Goddess of Misfortune

Goddess Jagadhatri - The Protector of the World The Tale of Goddess Shasthi and her Black Cat

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 ⁠[email protected]⁠  or leave me a comment. 

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