• 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.

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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.

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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.

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    16 mins
  • THE STORY OF THE PRECIOUS GEM - SITA (A Ramayana Story)
    Apr 25 2025

    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 Ramayana stories from Storytelling with Shweta, listen to

    “Wake up Kumbhakarna, Wake up!” (A Ramayana Story)


    The Story of how Ravana got his name


    When Hanuman tried to eat the sun

    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 Indian epic 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.

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    10 mins
  • A GAME OF DICE BETWEEN LORD SHIVA & GODDESS PARVATI (An Ancient Myth Retold)
    Apr 18 2025

    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 Notes

    For more Shiva and Parvati stories from Storytelling with Shweta, listen to

    Nataraja - The Lord of Dance

    Ganesha & Karthikeyan Race Around the World

    The Story of how Ravana got his name

    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 Indian epic 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.

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    12 mins
  • THE LOVE STORY OF RURU & PRAMADVARA (A Mahabharata Story)
    Apr 11 2025

    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 Asian Folk tales about Indian Gods, Goddesses, Asuras, Yakshas and more.

    Show Notes

    For more Mahabharata stories from Storytelling with Shweta, listen to

    Ganesha - The Scribe (A Mahabharata Story)

    The Yaksha’s Riddles (A Mahabharata Story)

    Karna - The benevolent warrior (A Mahabharata story)

    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 Indian epic 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.

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    15 mins
  • THE STORY OF GANESHA AND THE MOON GOD (An Indian Myth Retold)
    Mar 28 2025

    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 Shweta, listen to

    Ganesha - The Scribe (A Mahabharata Story)

    Ganesha and Karthikeyan Race Around 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 Indian epic 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.

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    10 mins
  • BHRAMARI DEVI - The Goddess of Bees (Indian Goddess Series)
    Mar 21 2025

    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 Hair

    Alakshmi - The Goddess of Misfortune

    Goddess Jagadhatri - The Protector of the World The Tale of Goddess Shasthi and her Black Cat

    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 Indian epic 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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    10 mins
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