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Storytelling with Shweta

Storytelling with Shweta

By: Shweta Ganesh Kumar
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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.Shweta Ganesh Kumar Literature & Fiction
Episodes
  • JAMBAVATI AND THE GEM (Women of the Mahabharata series)
    May 17 2025

    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 ⁠shweta@shwetaganeshkumar.com⁠ or leave me a comment.

    Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave me a rating or review if you enjoyed the story!


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    13 mins
  • THE STORY OF TRIPURANTAKA (A Shiva Story Retold)
    May 9 2025

    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

    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 ⁠shweta@shwetaganeshkumar.com⁠ or leave me a comment.

    Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave me a rating or review if you enjoyed the story!


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    12 mins
  • THE GODDESS'S FOOTSTEPS (Indian Goddess Series)
    May 2 2025

    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

    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 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 ⁠shweta@shwetaganeshkumar.com⁠ or leave me a comment.

    Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave me a rating or review if you enjoyed the story!


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    16 mins
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