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Storytelling with ShwetaS3/Ep: 38 The Tale Of Shiva's Vasuki - The King Of SnakesIn this episode of Storytelling With Shweta, we will hear a story about Shiva’s Snake - Vasuki, the King of the NagasThis 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 mytholo...
2026-01-1312 minStorytelling with ShwetaEpisode 37: Arjuna, Krishna and a Mother BirdIn 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. ...
2025-08-2810 min
கதை கஜானா - தமிழ் (சமூகம்)இடைவேளையில் ஒரு விருந்துWriter: Shweta Ganesh KumarNarrator: Nagasundari.SEditor: IT for Change
2025-06-0203 minகதை கஜானா - தமிழ்இடைவேளையில் ஒரு விருந்துWriter: Shweta Ganesh KumarNarrator: Nagasundari.SEditor: IT for Changeமீனுவுக்கு உணவு இடைவேளை என்றாலே பிடிக்காது. அம்மா அவளுக்கு தினமும் இட்லிதான் கொடுத்தனுப்புவார். அவள் வகுப்புத் தோழிகள் என்ன கொண்டு வந்திருக்கிறார்கள்? அவர்கள் டப்பாக்களை எட்டிப் பார்த்து கண்டுபிடிக்கலாம் என்று மீனு முடிவெடுத்தாள்!வகைகள்: நண்பர்கள் மற்றும் நட்பு
2025-06-0204 minStorytelling with ShwetaJAMBAVATI AND THE GEM (Women of the Mahabharata series)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, Asu...
2025-05-1713 minStorytelling with ShwetaTHE STORY OF TRIPURANTAKA (A Shiva Story Retold)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...
2025-05-0912 minStorytelling with ShwetaTHE GODDESS'S FOOTSTEPS (Indian Goddess Series)S2/Ep 34In 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...
2025-05-0215 minStorytelling with ShwetaTHE STORY OF THE PRECIOUS GEM - SITA (A Ramayana Story)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...
2025-04-2510 minStorytelling with ShwetaA GAME OF DICE BETWEEN LORD SHIVA & GODDESS PARVATI (An Ancient Myth Retold)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 No...
2025-04-1811 minStorytelling with ShwetaTHE LOVE STORY OF RURU & PRAMADVARA (A Mahabharata Story)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 Asi...
2025-04-1115 minStorytelling with ShwetaTHE STORY OF GANESHA AND THE MOON GOD (An Indian Myth Retold)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 Sh...
2025-03-2810 minStorytelling with ShwetaBHRAMARI DEVI - The Goddess of Bees (Indian Goddess Series)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 HairAlakshmi - The Goddess of MisfortuneGoddess Jagadhatri - The Protector of the World The Tale of Goddess Shasthi and her Black CatFor...
2025-03-2110 minStorytelling with ShwetaTHE TALE OF SRINIVASAN'S DEBT TO KUBERA (Indian Myth Retold)In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta we will hear the tale of Srinivasan’s debt to Kubera - The God of Wealth.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 Also listen to The Yaksha’s Riddle The story of the Yakshi and the Tree Deity 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.
2025-03-1409 minStorytelling with ShwetaManasa Devi - The Goddess of Snakes (Indian Goddess Series)In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta we will hear the story of Manasa Devi - the goddess of snakes. A unique Goddess worshipped in Assam, Bengal, Bihar and other parts of North-eastern India. 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 For other unique Goddess stories from Storytelling With Shweta, listen to The Earth Goddess and the Solung FestivalThe Story of the Goddess with Weapons in her HairAlakshmi...
2025-03-0715 minStorytelling with ShwetaTHE TALE OF GODDESS KANYAKUMARI (Indian Goddess Series)In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta we will hear the story of Goddess Kanyakumari - the deity who is worshipped at the very tip of the Indian Sub-continent. 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 For other Goddess stories from Storytelling With Shweta, Listen to Goddess Skandamata also said to be another version of Goddess ShasthiGoddess Shailaputri Goddess BrahmachariniGoddess ChandraghantaGoddess Katyayini...
2025-02-2812 minStorytelling with ShwetaTHE TALE OF KAMADEVA & HOLI (Festivals of India Series)In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta we will hear the story of the Indian God of Love Kamadeva and the festival of Holi. 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 For other stories from the Festivals of India series from Storytelling With Shweta, listen to-King Mahabali and the Story of OnamThe Story of RakshabandhanThe Earth Goddess and the Solung FestivalFor other int...
2025-02-1411 minStorytelling with ShwetaTHE TALE OF GODDESS SHASTHI & HER BLACK CAT (Indian Goddess Series)In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta we will hear the story of an Indian Goddess called Shasthi and her Black cat.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 For other Goddess stories from Storytelling With Shweta,Listen toGoddess Skandamataalso said to be another version of Goddess Shasthi Goddess ShailaputriGoddess BrahmachariniGoddess ChandraghantaGoddess KatyayiniGoddess Kaalraatri and Goddess MahagauriGoddess Si...
2025-02-0713 minStorytelling with ShwetaTHE TALE OF KRISHNA & KALIYA (A Krishna Story)In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta we will hear the story of how Krishna defeated the Serpent King Kaliya
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
For other Krishna stories from Storytelling With Shweta, listen to
The story of Rakshabandan
The story of Yashoda after Krishna
A Fistful of Flattened Rice - The Story of Krishna and Sudama’s Friendship
For other stories about Nagas, listen to Ulup...
2025-01-3116 minStorytelling with ShwetaThe Story of How Ravana Got His Name (A Ramayana Story)In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta we will hear the story of how Ravana - the King of Lanka got his name. 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 a depiction of Ravana shaking Mount Kailasa as depicted at the 6th-8th century caves at Ellora.
Read this for more tiny tales of Ravana.
For other interesting bonus info about the stor...
2025-01-2410 minStorytelling with ShwetaGANESHA & KARTHIKEYAN RACE AROUND THE WORLD (An Indian Myth Retold)In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we will hear the story of the two brothers Ganesha and Karthikeyan and their race around the world.
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 a depiction of the Shiva and Parvati family currently on loan to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Read this for more about the Palani temple.
For other interesting bonus info about the story that did n...
2025-01-1713 minStorytelling with ShwetaSARANYU & SURYA (A Rig Veda Story Retold)In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we will hear the story of Saranyu and Surya -- better known as The Goddess of Twilight and Clouds and her husband the Sun-God. This is a retelling of a story that can originally be traced back to the Rig Veda from almost 3500 years ago.
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 a 2nd century BCE artifact depicting Surya and his wives currently housed in the Metropolitan Mu...
2025-01-1014 minStorytelling with ShwetaNATARAJA - The Lord of Dance (A Shiva & Parvati Story)In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we will hear the story behind Nataraja - the iconic dancing avatar of the Hindu God Shiva.
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 a 11th century Nataraja Sculpture currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
For other interesting bonus info about the story that did not make it into the podcast, please follow me on instagram at Storytelling with Shwet...
2025-01-0309 minStorytelling with ShwetaGanesha- The Scribe (A MAHABHARATA STORY)In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear a Ganesha story. Ganesha is the iconic elephant-headed God who pretty much everyone is familiar with. He is the son of God Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Ganesha is worshipped as the God of good fortune and new beginnings. 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 a 19th century illustration of Ganesha transcribing the Mahabharata.
For other inter...
2024-12-1910 minStorytelling with ShwetaKarna - The Benevolent Warrior (A Mahabharata Story)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 Asian Art Museum in San Francisco.
Do...
2024-12-1211 minStorytelling with ShwetaA Fistful of Flattened Rice - The Story of Krishna and Sudama's FriendshipIn 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 tales.
Show Notes
He...
2024-12-0515 minStorytelling with ShwetaGoddess Tara - Princess, North Star, FeministIn 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 Museum of Art. You can see it and read about it...
2024-11-2808 minStorytelling with ShwetaKaraikkal Ammaiyar - The story of a Tamil Poet SaintIn 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 Notes
The sculpture that served as inspiration for...
2024-11-2114 minStorytelling with ShwetaDushala - The Kaurava Princess (Women of Mahabharata Series)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 from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, Indian mythology and Folk tal...
2024-11-1410 minStorytelling with ShwetaWhen Hanuman tried to Eat the Sun (A Ramayana story)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 would like to dedicate an e...
2024-11-0712 minStorytelling with ShwetaThe Yaksha’s Riddles (A Mahabharata Story)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 mythology and Folk tales.
Show notes
Th...
2024-10-3116 minStorytelling with ShwetaSubhadra - The Princess of Dwarka (Women of Mahabharata Series)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 best for all who enjoy stories from...
2024-10-2413 minStorytelling with Shweta“Wake up, Kumbhakarna, Wake up” - A Ramayana StoryIn 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 audience with lots of interaction with the listeners, but it’s been adapted for...
2024-10-1714 minStorytelling with ShwetaChitrangadha - The Warrior Princess (Women of the Mahabharata series)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 mythology is owned by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New...
2024-10-1015 minStorytelling with ShwetaUlupi - Naga Princess (Women of the Mahabharata series)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 is currently on display in the South As...
2024-10-0316 minStorytelling with ShwetaGoddess Jagaddhatri - The Protector of the WorldIn 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 egos in check. Listen to the episode for more. This family-friendly story is best for...
2024-09-2616 minStorytelling with ShwetaAlakshmi - The Goddess of MisfortuneIn 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 got there.
Legend says that you pray to Alakshmi so tha...
2024-09-1913 min
Storytelling with ShwetaVindhyavalli - Mahabali's Wife and Forgotten QueenIn 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 festival of Onam.
You can look at the plaque that i...
2024-09-1220 minStorytelling with ShwetaThe Story of Yashoda After KrishnaIn 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 forg...
2024-09-0518 minStorytelling with ShwetaThe Story of The Yakshi and The Tree DeityIn 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 pe...
2024-08-2919 minStorytelling with ShwetaThe Story of the Goddess with Weapons in Her HairIn 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 and subscribe if y...
2024-08-2212 min
Kathe Khajane - EnglishThe Tiffin GangWriter: Shweta Ganesh Kumar for Pratham StoryweaverNarrator: Lakshmi B TEditor: Lakshmi B TMeenu dislikes tiffin time because Amma always gives her idlis. But what do her classmates bring for lunch? Meenu decides to peek into their boxes and find outHere are some ways to engage students using this story:Ask students if they have ever felt their friend's tiffin is more interesting than their's? What are their favourite tiffin items?Do they also have a "Tiffin Gang"? How did their tiffin gang start? Suitable for: Higher P...
2024-07-1503 min
Books That SpeakRajmohana Keloth: The Bug Finder - English Stories for Kids - Pratham BooksWhen the rest of her class is napping, Mohana is busy watching an army of ants. When she grows up, she becomes an entomologist. Read about Rajmohana Keloth and her world of tiny insects.
Written by Shweta Ganesh Kumar, Illustrated by Joanna Davala, Published By Pratham Books
Narrated by Asawari Doshi
Source: Rajmohana Keloth: The Bug Finder on Storyweaver
Story's Video : https://youtu.be/iDRDxmjIbQk
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2022-04-0705 min
Books That Speakघर पर (At Home) - Hindi Stories for Kids - Pratham BooksAmmini misses school, and her brother Unni misses his aunt. Both of them miss playing in the park. But everyone has to stay indoors. Maybe they can go out for a walk today? Ammini hopes so. A day in the life of two children in a time of lockdowns and social distancing.
Original story At Home by Pratham Books, Written by Shweta Ganesh Kumar, Illustrated by Annada Menon, Translated by Vasundhara Bahuguna
Narrated by Asawari Doshi
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Source: घर पर on Storyweaver
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2022-04-0408 minStorytelling with ShwetaEpisode 19 : Goddess Sidhidhaatri (Navaratri series)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 and subscribe if you like the story! Happy listen
2021-10-1508 minStorytelling with ShwetaEpisode 18 : Goddess Kaalaratri and Goddess Mahagauri (Navaratri series)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. Don’t forget to rate the podcast and subscribe if you like t...
2021-10-1308 minStorytelling with ShwetaEpisode 17 : Goddess Katyayini (Navaratri series)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 subscribe if you like the story! Happy listening!
2021-10-1207 minStorytelling with ShwetaEpisode 16 : Goddess Skandamata (Navaratri series)In this Navaratri special episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear about the fifth of the Navadurgas - Goddess Skandamata!
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 subscribe if you like the story! Happy listening!
2021-10-1108 minStorytelling with ShwetaEpisode 15 : Goddess Kushmanda (Navaratri series)In this Navaratri special episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear about the fourth of the Navadurgas - Goddess Kushmanda!
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 subscribe if you like the story! Happy listening!
2021-10-1007 minStorytelling with ShwetaEpisode 14 : Goddess Chandraghanta (Navaratri series)In this Navaratri special episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear about the third of the Navadurgas - Goddess Chandraghanta!
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 subscribe if you like the story! Happy listening!
2021-10-0909 minStorytelling with ShwetaEpisode 13 : Goddess Brahmacharini (Navaratri Special series)In this Navaratri special episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear about the second of the Navadurgas - Goddess Brahmacharini!
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 subscribe if you like the story! Happy listening!
2021-10-0812 minStorytelling with ShwetaEpisode 12 : Goddess Shailaputri (Navaratri series)In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear about the first of the Navadurgas - Goddess Shailaputri!
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 subscribe if you like the story! Happy listening!
2021-10-0710 minStorytelling with ShwetaEpisode 11 : Hidimbi (Women of the Mahabharat series)In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we meet Asura Princess Hidimbi and hear her story.
Join Shweta as she retells stories of the women that play pivotal roles in the great Indian epic in her “Women of the Mahabharat” 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 epic 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 subscribe if you like the story! Happy li
2021-09-3011 minStorytelling with ShwetaEpisode 10 : Gandhaari (Women of the Mahabharata series)In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we meet Gandhaari- the Princess of Gandhaara and hear her story.
Join Shweta as she retells stories of the women that play pivotal roles in the great Indian epic in her “Women of the Mahabharat” 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 epic 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 subscribe if you like the stor...
2021-09-1610 minStorytelling with ShwetaEpisode 9 : The Earth Goddess and the Solung Festival (Festivals of India series)In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we will hear the story behind Arunachal Pradesh’s famous Solung festival! This one features a Goddess, a God, a couple of monsters and even a dog!
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 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...
2021-09-0109 minStorytelling with ShwetaEpisode 8 : The Story behind Rakshabandhan (Festivals of India series)In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear one of the many stories behind the festival of Rakshabandhan! This one has a link of sorts with the Women of Mahabharat series too as it features none other than Draupadi and Krishna!
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...
2021-08-2008 minStorytelling with ShwetaEpisode 7 : The true story of Captain Lakshmi Sehgal (Inspiring Women of India series)In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear the true story of Doctor and freedom fighter Captain Lakshmi Sehgal.
Join Shweta as she retells the true stories of Inspiring Indian Women from all walks of life. The story is best for children who are 7+ and adults of all ages. This episode is the perfect story to listen to if you are celebrating India’s 75th Independence Day this August 15th. Don’t forget to rate the podcast and subscribe if you like the story! Happy listening!
2021-08-1407 minStorytelling with ShwetaEpisode 6 : The legend of King Mahabali (Festivals of India series)In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear the legend of King Mahabali and learn why Malayalis celebrate the festival of Onam.
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 subscribe if you like the story...
2021-08-1010 minStorytelling with ShwetaEpisode 5 - Kunti (Women of the Mahabharata series)In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we meet Kunti- the Princess of Kuntibhoja and hear her story.
Join Shweta as she retells stories of the women that play pivotal roles in the great Indian epic in her “Women of the Mahabharat” 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 epic 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 subscribe if you like the stor...
2021-08-0411 minStorytelling with ShwetaEpisode 4 : Amba - The Princess of Kashi (Women of Mahabharat series)In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we meet Amba- the Princess of Kashi and hear her story.
Join Shweta as she retells stories of the women that play pivotal roles in the great Indian epic in her “Women of the Mahabharat” 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 epic 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 subscribe if you like the stor...
2021-08-0310 minStorytelling with ShwetaEpisode 3 - Satyavati - (Part II) the fisherwoman who became Queen (Women of Mahabharat series)In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we continue with Satyavati the fisherwoman and hear how she changed the course of Hastinapur’s destiny.
Join Shweta as she retells stories of the women that play pivotal roles in the great Indian epic in her “Women of the Mahabharat” 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 epic to listen to the story and if you do, maybe you will like this perspective as well. Don’t forget to rate the podcast an...
2021-08-0209 minStorytelling with ShwetaEpisode 2 : Satyavati - The fisherwoman (Part 1) (Women of Mahabharat series)In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we meet Satyavati- the fisherwoman and hear her story.
Join Shweta as she retells stories of the women that play pivotal roles in the great Indian epic in her “Women of the Mahabharat” 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 epic 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 subscribe if you like the story! Happy li
2021-08-0109 minStorytelling with ShwetaEpisode 1 : Ganga - The River Goddess.(Women of the Mahabharata series)In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we meet Ganga - the River goddess and hear her story.
Join Shweta as she retells stories of the women that play pivotal roles in the great Indian epic in her “Women of the Mahabharat” 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 epic 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 subscribe if you like the stor...
2021-08-0110 min
What’s On Your Mind?The Cool, Woke Mom: Shweta Ganesh KumarShweta Ganesh Kumar is a writer, traveler, mom, activist, feminist, and more. She's not a regular mom...
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2021-04-2733 min
Story Time (English)The Tiffin GangMeenu dislikes tiffin time because Amma always gives her idlis. But what do her classmates bring for lunch? Meenu decides to peek into their boxes and find out.
The Tiffin Gang (English), written by Shweta Ganesh Kumar, illustrated by Ogin Nayam, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2019) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in
2021-04-2102 min
Story Time (Marathi)डबा पार्टीमीनूला मधली सुट्टी अजिबात आवडत नाही. अम्मा तिला रोजरोज डब्यात इडल्याच देते. पण तिच्याच वर्गातल्या वर्गमित्रमैत्रिणींनी आज डब्यात काय आणलंय बरं? त्यांच्या डब्यात काय आहे, हे बघायची मीनूला खूप उत्सुकता वाटते आहे.
डबा पार्टी (Marathi), translated by Neeta Kulkarni, based on original story The Tiffin Gang (English), written by Shweta Ganesh Kumar, illustrated by Ogin Nayam, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2019) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in
2021-04-2103 min
Story Time (Hindi)डिब्बा पार्टीमीनू को आधी छुट्टी बिल्कुल पसंद नहीं। अम्मा हमेशा उसके खाने के डिब्बे में इडली ही देती हैं। लेकिन उसकी साथी कमलेश क्या लाई है? मीनू ने उसके डिब्बे में देखकर ढूँढ़ने का फैसला किया।
डिब्बा पार्टी (Hindi), translated by Nirmala Shukla, based on original story The Tiffin Gang (English), written by Shweta Ganesh Kumar, illustrated by Ogin Nayam, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2019) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in
2021-04-2103 min
Books That SpeakEnglish Stories for Kids - The Tiffin Gang - Pratham BooksWritten by Shweta Ganesh Kumar
Illustrated by Ogin Nayam
Published By Pratham Books (https://storyweaver.org.in/publishers/441-pratham-books) .
Narrated by Asawari Doshi.
Meenu dislikes tiffin time because Amma always gives her idlis. But what do her classmates bring for lunch? Meenu decides to peek into their boxes and find out.
Storyweaver link: https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/105546-the-tiffin-gang
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2019-12-1305 min
The ConversationMums: Online and influentialWhat happens when you share your family life online with millions of other mothers? And what responsibilities does it come with? An Indian blogger and British vlogger who both focus on motherhood discuss with Krupa Padhy. Louise Pentland is a parenting vlogger who was recently named as Britain's top 'mumfluencer' by Mother & Baby magazine. Her YouTube channel has more than 2.4 million subscribers who watch her sharing her life with her two daughters Darcy, eight, and Pearl, one. She says no-one tells new mothers how lonely it can be, and while not shying away from the worst bits...
2019-05-1328 min