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Gods and Demons - Stories from Hindu Mythology

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A world of cosmic battles between awesome gods and fearsome demons, your gateway to one of the oldest, richest storytelling traditions on Earth. Whether you grew up surrounded by the sacred epics of ancient India or are discovering these enchanting tales for the very first time, this podcast brings the magical universe. From the grand Ramayana and the intricate moral struggles of the Mahabharata to obscure folklore, fantastic boons, and epic showdowns between Devas and Asuras , every episode unravels the profound magic and timeless human truths . This podcast is for the child in all of us.

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  1. Episode 51 - Kamsa and the Dark Prophecy

    When Princess Devaki marries Prince Vasudeva in the kingdom of Mathura, grand celebrations fill the air with music and joy. But as King Kamsa personally drives the newlyweds home, dark storm clouds gather and a booming heavenly voice issues

  2. Episode 50 - Tara, Chandra and A Cosmic War

    Tara was young, beautiful and bored. She was bored of her husband Rishi Brihaspati's hermitage and its routine drudgery. Her husband didn't even seem to notice her! She longed for a friend with whom she could talk to and have a laugh. When

  3. Episode 49 - Mother Durga and the Fall of Mahisha

    When the unstoppable demon king Mahisha conquers the Sky Kingdom, even the mighty Devas are driven into exile. Protected by a sacred boon and shape-shifting sorcery, the arrogant Mahishasura believes no man, god, or beast in the universe ca

  4. Episode 48 - Mahisha, The Demon Who Defeated Indra

    When Asura princes Rambha and Karambha set out into the wilderness to undertake a dangerous, century-long penance, their devotion catches the eye of the heavens. But Indra, the anxious King of the Gods, fears their growing power and hatches

  5. Episode 47 - Andhaka, The Blind Demon Who Saw Light

    Andhaka was born in the cosmic darkness when Parvati accidentally covered Shiva's eyes with her hands. Yes, he was a child of Shiva and Parvati. Since he was born in the dark, he was born blind. Adopted by an Asura king, Andhka grew up reje

  6. Episode 46 - Agastya and the Great Feast

    Agastya was in a sticky situation. His wife Lopamudra was not happy. She could not be patient with her husband any longer. Agastya left his wife alone for weeks at a time, to meditate and to roam the mountains. Lopamudra demanded certain lu

  7. Episode 45 - Agastya and the Tilted Earth

    The Earth is tilted! Everything is leaning to the north! Rivers are flowing backwards, trees are leaning to one side! What was going on? Are we all going to fall of the edge of the earth? It was caused by all the celestial being including g

  8. Episode 44 - Fall Of The Demon and Return Of The King

    The final battle between Rama and Ravana looms. Ravana, alone, defeated, leads the remaining troops to face Rama. But, he still has some tricks left. Can he use his sorcery and magic to outwit Rama? Sita awaits news from the battlefield and

  9. Episode 43 - Mahiravana’s Deceit and Hanuman’s Heroism

    Ravana is all but defeated. He has lost all his generals and warriors. He lost his brother and now his son Prince Indrajit. Desperate Ravana calls on Mahiravana, Ravana's half-brother from the netherworld and a master of sorcery for help. W

  10. Episode 42 - Hanuman’s Great Rescue and the Defeat of the Mighty Prince

    Rama and Lakshmana have fallen, struck by the mighty Brahmastra deployed by Ravana's son Prince Indrajit. The entire Vanara army had also fallen. Only a few survived, Hanuman being one of them. Jambavan tasks Hanuman to fly to the Himalayas

  11. Episode 41 - Fall of a Giant and Indrajit’s Cruelty

    Ravana, desperate to reverse his defeats in the battle against Rama, has to wake his brother, the terrible giant Rakshasa Kumbhakarna. His brother, due to a curse, sleeps for six months to wake just for one day before going back to sleep. H

  12. Episode 40 - Rama’s Magnanimity and Ravana’s Humiliation

    Ravana's army has suffered serious defeats against Rama and his Vanara army. His leading generals and sons are defeated. The Rakshasa army is in disarray. A furious Ravana decides to take matters into his own hands. He leads his army to bat

  13. Episode 39 - The Battle Between Valour and Sorcery

    The battle has finally begun. The mighty Vanara army under Rama's command is smashing the Rakshasa forces of Ravana. When the power or Rama's weapons and the strength of the Vanaras becomes too much to Ravana to face, he sends his son Indra

  14. Episode 38 - Poised for Attack

    The demon king Ravana could not believe his eyes, all twenty of them! Gathered beneath his citadel, on the plans of Lanka was the massive thousands strong Vanara army! How could this be? How did they cross the sea? His anger turned to Sita!

  15. Episode 37 - A Bridge Over The Sea

    How will the hundreds of thousands of Vanara foot soldiers cross the mighty southern ocean to reach the island fortress city of Lanka? Rama prayed to Samudra the sea-god for help. He wanted the sea to part so that his army can march across

  16. Episode 36 - March to Lanka and an Unexpected Surrender

    Hanuman brought new of Sita back from Lanka. It brought back hope in Rama and the Vanara army. Under the command of Sugreeva and Hanuaman, The army marched southwards towards Lanka. Everyone was sure that now victory is near and the demon k

  17. Episode 35 - Sita’s Determination and the Demon’s Frustration

    Hanuman finally found Sita though under the watchful eye of Ravana. How can Hanuman speak to her to give her the news of Rama? How will he avoid getting caught before he had the chance to reassure Sita? Can Hanuman succeed and escape the he

  18. Episode 34 - Hanuman’s Quest and the Lonely Prisoner

    The vanara search party were frustrated by the challenge of crossing the sea to Lanka. Only Hanuman had the strength and the resolve to do it. But, how will he find Sita in the heavily fortified city of Ravana, the Rakshasa king? Where will

  19. Episode 33 - Rama and Hanuman - Friends of the Forest

    The search for Sita took Rama and Lakshmana deep into the forest kingdom of Kishkinda. There they met Hanuman, the great Vanara warrior. Vanaras were a divine race of magical beings - neither human nor animal. To get the help of Sugreeva, t

  20. Episode 32 - Sita and the Deceitful Deer

    Sita saw a golden deer wandering near their hut and wanted Rama to capture it. Ignoring Lakshmana's warnings, Rama went after the deer, to please Sita. They didn't know that the terrible Ravana was behind this magic deer and that the demon

  21. Episode 31 - Rama and the Demoness in Disguise

    Life in the forest for Rama and Sita was peaceful until an enchanting woman chanced upon them. But, it was no ordinary woman,but a devious demoness who was jealous of Sita's beauty. It was in fact, Shurpanakha, Ravana's evil sister. How wil

  22. Episode 30 - Exile of the Future King

    King Dasratha's promise to Kaikeyi from years ago came back to haunt him. Dasaratha wanted to crown Rama as King, but his jealous queen Kaikeyi wanted to banish him to the forest and crown her own son instead. What will Rama do? Will he acc

  23. Episode 29 - The Challenge of the Sacred Bow

    King Janaka had a beautiful daughter Sita. Her father had vowed that he would give her hand in marriage to the one who could lift and string the mighty bow of Shiva. Many tried and had failed. Chance had brought Prince Rama to his court. Wi

  24. Episode 28 - Ravana’s arrogance and the Birth of a Prince

    The gods faced a new and mighty enemy - the demon king Ravana of Lanka. He was more powerful than any other foes the devas had faced until then. He had earned boons that protected him from every imaginable enemy - except one. A man. The god

  25. Episode 27 - Trishanku’s Sky Kingdom

    Trishanku wanted to go to heaven and he could not wait until after his death. He wanted to go to heaven alive! Is this even possible? If anyone it was the great sage Vishvamitra who could do it. Will the gods accept a mortal man as one of t

  26. Episode 26 - The Fallen Prince

    When will someone realise their past mistakes? A prince, who, spoiled by the palace luxuries and Royal power, misbehaves and ill treats the people of the kingdom, deserves harsh punishment. Can Satyavrata learn his lesson and change his beh

  27. Episode 25 - The King and the Sage

    King Kaushika was a powerful king, from a long line of mighty kings. He thought his word meant law in his land. But when he ordered Sage Vasishtha to hand over a magical cow, Kaushika saw someone defy his orders for the first time in his li

  28. Episode 24 - Bhagiratha and the Descent of Ganga

    Bhagiratha had one goal in his life - to keep his promise to his father to bring the holy river Ganga from the heavens down to earth so that he could redeem his family's honour. But Ganga is a mighty celestial river. Can the earth withstand

  29. Episode 23 - The Hermit Warrior and the Sacred Axe

    Can a simple hermit defeat a powerful king? Kartavirya was a cruel warlord who terrorized his people. When he paid back the generous hospitality of a humble hermit with unspeakable violence, his son decided to take matters into his own hand

  30. Episode 22 - Shiva and the Three Flying Fortresses

    The sons of the defeated demon king Taraka had built themselves three cities that could fly wherever they wished. They attacked and harassed the three worlds. Due to Brahmha's boon they could only be defeated if the three of them are shot b

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