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Storytelling with Shweta

Shweta Ganesh Kumar

Who doesn’t love myths and folklore? Join bestselling writer and award-winning blogger Shweta Ganesh Kumar as she brings you retellings of stories and legends from the Indian epics - the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, Indian mythology and the folktales with a dash of history on the side. If you love storytelling in all its glory, sit back, relax, and enjoy this family-friendly podcast.

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00:11:47

Karna - The Benevolent Warrior (A Mahabharata Story)

Storytelling with Shweta ·

2024/12/12

In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear a Karna story. Karna is an extremely complex character from the Indian epic - the Mahabharata. He was the son of Kunti and Surya (the sun god), and half-brother to the Pandavas. This story was requested by a listener. This family-friendly story is best for all who enjoy stories from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, Indian mythology and South Asian Folk tales. Show Notes Here is Karna as an Indonesian shadow puppet. This is currently part of the

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00:15:25

A Fistful of Flattened Rice - The Story of Krishna...

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2024/12/05

In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear the story of Sudama, also known as Kuchela. Sudama is not a God or King. He did not fight demons or have an epic love story. He was an ordinary man who was generous of spirit. He was a childhood friend of Lord Krishna and this is the story of them meeting years after life had taken them in different directions. This family-friendly story is best for all who enjoy stories from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, Indian mythology and South Asian Folk

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00:08:01

Goddess Tara - Princess, North Star, Feminist

Storytelling with Shweta ·

2024/11/28

In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear about Goddess Tara - A Princess turned Buddhist Goddess and early feminist icon. Goddess Tara is known for her compassion and is also considered the North Star and guiding light to those who pray to her. This family-friendly story is best for all who enjoy stories from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, Indian mythology and South Asian Folk tales. Show Notes The sculpture that served as inspiration for this episode is owned by the Metropolitan

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00:14:30

Karaikkal Ammaiyar - The story of a Tamil Poet Saint

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2024/11/21

In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear about Karaikkal Ammaiyar - A iconic Poet Saint. Kariakkal Ammaiyar’s story is one that has both history as well as myth in it. The religious poetry that she created for the Bhakti movement still exists but her origin story is definitely mythical in tone. This family-friendly story is best for all who enjoy stories from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, Indian mythology and Folk tales. This one is set in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Show

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00:10:42

Dushala - The Kaurava Princess (Women of Mahabharata...

Storytelling with Shweta ·

2024/11/14

In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear about Dushala - the Kaurava Princess. Though many know her as the only sister to 100 Kaurava brothers, the epic does not really offer up a lot of other details about her. All the more reason why Dushala deserves her own episode. This story is from the Women of the Mahabharata series. Apart from Dushala, this story also features Arjuna - one of the most well-known Pandavas in the epic. This family-friendly story is best for all who enjoy stories

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00:12:34

When Hanuman tried to Eat the Sun (A Ramayana story)

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2024/11/07

In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, I have a Ramayana story for you. This one is from the monkey god Hanuman’s childhood. We hear about the day he wanted to eat the sun! Apart from Hanuman this story features Vayu - the wind god, Indra the king of gods and other characters from Indian mythology. This family-friendly story is best for all who enjoy stories from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, Indian mythology and Folk tales. This story was chosen on request from a birthday boy! If you

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00:16:58

The Yaksha’s Riddles (A Mahabharata Story)

Storytelling with Shweta ·

2024/10/31

In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, I have a Mahabharata story for you. One with five brothers, a bunch of riddles, a Yaksha and a guest appearance by Yama - The God of death. This story is all about quests, logic and magical enchantments! The art that inspired this story from Indian mythology is owned by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Listen to the episode for more. This family-friendly story is best for all who enjoy stories from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, Indian

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00:13:22

Subhadra - The Princess of Dwarka (Women of...

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2024/10/24

In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we will hear Subhadra’s story as part of the Women of the Mahabharata series. Subhadra is the sister of God Krishna and is famous for her love story with Arjuna of the Pandavas. Even though there are not a lot of details about her she is an iconic figure in Indian mythology. The art that inspired this story from Indian mythology is owned by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Listen to the episode for more. This family-friendly story is

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00:14:26

“Wake up, Kumbhakarna, Wake up” - A Ramayana Story

Storytelling with Shweta ·

2024/10/17

In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we will hear a story from the ancient Ramayana. Today’s story is about waking Kumbhakarna the Asura up from his enchanted sleep. Kumbhakarna is an iconic character in Indian mythology. He is the brother of Ravana and enemy of the gods. This story was performed live at the Peerbagh Varta Festival at the Ann Arbor District Library. This was a South Asian literary event that focused on oral storytelling traditions. The story was originally written for a live

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00:15:28

Chitrangadha - The Warrior Princess (Women of the...

Storytelling with Shweta ·

2024/10/10

In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we return to the Women of the Mahabharata series. Today’s story is about Chitrangadha, the warrior princess of Manipura. She has barely a few lines dedicated to her in the ancient Indian epic but I wanted to explore her story from before her appearance in the Mahabharata. What I have for you on the podcast is a version of Chitrangadha’s life as imagined before and leading up to her meeting with Arjuna. The piece that inspired this story from Indian

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00:16:31

Ulupi - Naga Princess (Women of the Mahabharata series)

Storytelling with Shweta ·

2024/10/03

In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we return to the Women of the Mahabharata series. Today’s story is about Ulupi the half human-half serpent Naga princess. She has barely a few lines dedicated to her in the ancient Indian epic but I wanted to explore her story from before her appearance in the Mahabharat. What I have for you on the podcast is a version of Ulupi’s life as imagined before and leading up to her meeting with Arjuna. The piece that inspired this story from Indian mythology

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00:16:29

Goddess Jagaddhatri - The Protector of the World

Storytelling with Shweta ·

2024/09/26

In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear the story of the Indian Goddess Jagaddhatri. In October, India celebrates the festival of Navaratri or nine nights of the Mother Goddess and Goddess Jagaddhatri's story is closely related to this festival. The piece that inspired this story from Indian mythology is currently owned by the Metropolitan Museum of New York, though it is currently not on display. Legend says that Goddess Jagaddhatri taught the Gods a lesson about keeping their

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00:13:22

Alakshmi - The Goddess of Misfortune

Storytelling with Shweta ·

2024/09/19

In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear the story of the Indian Goddess of Misfortune. She’s known by many names but mostly Alakshmi - the goddess of all things miserable and unlucky, and a literal translation to the opposite of Lakshmi - the goddess of all things wealthy and prosperous. The piece that inspired this story from Indian mythology is currently housed in the South-Asian Galleries of the Metropolitan Museum of New York, and there’s a slightly sordid backstory about how it

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00:20:08

Vindhyavalli - Mahabali's Wife and Forgotten Queen

Storytelling with Shweta ·

2024/09/12

In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear the story of Vindhyavalli - King Mahabali's wife and forgotten Queen. Scroll down for shownotes!This episode is a companion piece to Ep 6 - The Legend of King Mahabali from Season 1 of Storytelling with Shweta. It is linked below in the show notes. This story is best for children who enjoy Indian folk tales and fairytales and adults of all ages.Shownotes Listen to the ⁠Legend of King Mahabali from Season 1 for more on the King and the

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00:18:08

The Story of Yashoda After Krishna

Storytelling with Shweta ·

2024/09/05

In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear the story of Yashoda after Krishna.Suitable for listeners of all ages! Join Shweta in the second season of her Storytelling Podcast as she retells legends from India and South Asia. The story is best for children who enjoy folk tales and fairytales and it also great for adults of all ages. You don’t need to know anything about the South asian myths to listen to the story and if you do, maybe you will like this perspective as well. Don’t forget

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00:19:35

The Story of The Yakshi and The Tree Deity

Storytelling with Shweta ·

2024/08/29

In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear the reimagined origin story of the Yakshi as a Guardian Spirit. Suitable for listeners of all ages! Join Shweta in the second season of her Storytelling Podcast as she retells legends from India and South Asia. The story is best for children who enjoy folk tales and fairytales and it also great for adults of all ages. You don’t need to know anything about the South asian myths to listen to the story and if you do, maybe you will like this

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00:12:20

The Story of the Goddess with Weapons in Her Hair

Storytelling with Shweta ·

2024/08/22

In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear the story of the Goddess with Weapons in her Hair. Join Shweta in the second season of her Storytelling Podcast as she retells legends from India and South Asia. The story is best for children who enjoy folk tales and fairytales and it also great for adults of all ages. You don’t need to know anything about the South asian myths to listen to the story and if you do, maybe you will like this perspective as well. Don’t forget to rate the podcast

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00:08:50

Episode 19 : Goddess Sidhidhaatri (Navaratri series)

Storytelling with Shweta ·

2021/10/15

In this final Navaratri special episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear about the last of the Navadurgas - Goddess Sidhidhatri! Join Shweta as she retells legends from India’s storied past in her Festivals of India series. The story is best for children who enjoy Indian folk tales and fairytales and adults of all ages. You don’t need to know anything about the Indian folk tales to listen to the story and if you do, maybe you will like this perspective as well. Don’t forget to rate the podcast

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00:08:54

Episode 18 : Goddess Kaalaratri and Goddess Mahagauri...

Storytelling with Shweta ·

2021/10/13

In this Navaratri special episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear about the seventh and eighth of the Navadurgas - Goddess Kaalaratri and Goddess Mahagauri! Join Shweta as she retells legends from India’s storied past in her Festivals of India series. The story is best for children who enjoy Indian folk tales and fairytales and adults of all ages. You don’t need to know anything about the Indian folk tales to listen to the story and if you do, maybe you will like this perspective as well

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00:07:48

Episode 17 : Goddess Katyayini (Navaratri series)

Storytelling with Shweta ·

2021/10/12

In this Navaratri special episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear about the sixth of the Navadurgas - Goddess Katyayini! Join Shweta as she retells legends from India’s storied past in her Festivals of India series. The story is best for children who enjoy Indian folk tales and fairytales and adults of all ages. You don’t need to know anything about the Indian folk tales to listen to the story and if you do, maybe you will like this perspective as well. Don’t forget to rate the podcast and

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