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

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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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