Through chats with host Rasika Dugal, mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik explores the meaning and modern-day relevance of Indian folklore and philosophy.
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Air Date: 2015-10-21
Devdutt Pattanaik uncovers the hidden stories of the greatest epics in Hindu mythology, Ramayana and Mahabharata. Lik...
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Trimurti translates as three forms. It is an iconographic representation of God in Hinduism which depicts divinity as...
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Colors play an important role in Hindu culture and have a deep significance transcending decorative values. Hindus us...
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Various stories and legends surround the prominent figure, Shiva. He is one of the most powerful gods of the Hindu pa...
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Hindu mythology boasts of numerous stories of supernatural beings, either fighting against one another for supremacy ...
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Indra Dev is the God of rain and thunder. He is one of the primary gods of the Vedas who all phenomenons of nature.In...
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Hindu narratives offer explanations for any event. Good things happen because of boons bad things happen because of a...
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At its fundamental level, Hinduism terms heaven and hell as swarga and naraka . Heaven is inhabited by devas and good...
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Shakti is described as the cosmic energy that powers the world. According to Hindu mythology, Shakti is regarded as a...
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Ganpati Bappa Morya The most revered and popular God of Hinduism is Lord Ganesha. Devdutt Pattanaik discusses the sig...
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Most deities in Hindu mythology possess a weapon or more than one weapon that enables them to tide over a particularl...
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The term Vahana translates as that which carries, that which pulls. In Hindu mythology, a vahana is called a deitys m...
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The Ganga is the most sacred river to the Hindus. Along its length and breadth, Hindus pay homage to their ancestors,...
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The Bhagvad Gita, as we all know, is the holy book of the Hindus. In this episode, Devdutt Pattanaik breaks down this...
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Hinduism lays a lot of importance on Yatra or pilgrimage. It is a popular belief that yatra enables people to connect...
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The numerous gods in Hindu mythology, although manifestations of one supreme being, are very varied by ways of their ...
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According to Hindu mythology, all mortal beings are destined to pass through four great epochs in every cycle of crea...
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In Hindu mythology, the act of the creation of the universe is talked about in more than one manner. Hinduism also de...
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In this episode, Devdutt Pattanaik introduces the Guardians of the Directions the deities who rule the specific direc...
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Hindu mythology abounds with stories of gods and their husbands/wives. Most of these stories are interesting narrativ...
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In mythology, shape shifting refers to the ability of any form to physically transform to another form or being. This...
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The concept of avatar in Hindu mythology refers to the descent of a deity or a supreme being to Earth. This idea is m...
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One of the most important elements of Hindu mythology are Nakshatras and Grahas. Nakshatras refer to constellations o...
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Plants and trees are natures processors of solar energy which is vital for our existence. Plants, trees, flowers and ...
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An essential part of Hindu mythology is the connection made between a devotee and a deity. This usually occurs throug...