Indian Mythology

The divine union of Shiva and Shakti embodies balance, strength, and creation. This tale illustrates the cosmic relationship that fuels the energy of the universe.

"Devas" features tales of celestial beings who protect, guide, and inspire humanity. Each story reveals the virtues and powers of these divine entities.

This program includes a bonus conversation with the author. Star-Touched Stories by Roshani Chokshi combines three lush and adventurous stories in the Star-Touched World. Death and Night He was Lord of Death, cursed never to love. She was Night incarnate, destined to stay alone. After a chance...

When his father dies, Prince Jauna Khan succeeds to the throne of Delhi as Muhammad bin Tughlaq. His reign will prove to be epic and bloody, but unsurpassed in splendour, innovation and defeat. A formidable strategist and remarkable scholar, the Sultan will go down in history for his brutality...

Hanuman delivers Rama’s message to Sita, symbolizing hope, loyalty, and the deep bond between allies in the face of adversity.

This tale follows Rama’s encounters with fearsome Rakshasas in the forest, testing his bravery and protecting his loved ones.

Sita’s resilience and Rama’s triumphant return culminate in his coronation, marking the restoration of peace and dharma in Ayodhya. A tale of strength, loyalty, and rightful leadership.

The story of Vali and Sugriva, two powerful brothers, explores themes of rivalry, loyalty, and alliance with Rama in the search for Sita.

Nandi, Shiva’s loyal bull, stands as a symbol of devotion and strength. This story highlights his unbreakable loyalty and the wisdom he imparts.

The Reunion," Amar Chitra Katha narrates the emotional story of a long-awaited reunion in the aftermath of the Mahabharata’s great war. The tale captures the poignant moments when estranged family members and friends, separated by time, fate, and conflict, finally come together. As they reconcile, heal, and share memories, the story explores themes of forgiveness, resilience, and the power of familial bonds. This compelling narrative is perfect for readers who appreciate stories of human emotions intertwined with the rich tapestry of Indian mythology.

Follow the adventures of Hanuman, the loyal devotee of Rama, known for his strength, devotion, and courage. His story is one of faith and heroism.

This collection of stories about Vishnu showcases his role as the preserver of the universe, his incarnations, and his divine interventions in times of need.

"Stories of Creation" presents the origins of the universe and life, as told in Indian mythology, explaining the cycles of creation, preservation, and destruction.

When yet another wave of colonizing Felters arrives to strengthen their fortress on the forest's edge, Velu, an indigenous hunter, knows they bring only pain and death. But with them arrives an intriguing older woman who hunts legends. When Velu learns the woman, Lady Greyback, shares his terrifying visions of the ancient scorpion god, Ajakava, she invites him to research what they mean. But the Felters grow hostile, blaming Velu and the other hunters for deaths in a doomed expedition through the forest. Meanwhile, the visions become ever more persistent, hinting the god is awakening.

The Sikh religion was founded by Guru Nanak (1469–1539), who drew upon the teachings of Muslim, Sufis and Hindu Bhaktas. In its purest form Sikhism is about unity, simplicity, equality and surrender (to God) and the verses of the Sikh Gurus—most of them included in the Granth...

Charles Eastman is unique among Indian writers, whether storytellers or oral historians. He was raised traditionally, as a Woodland Sioux, by his grandmother, from 1858 to 1874, until he was 15. He thus gained a thorough first-hand knowledge of the lifeways, language, culture, and oral history. His father (thought to have been hanged at Mankato, Minnesota) reappeared and insisted he receive the white man's education.

The 12 sacred Jyotirlingas represent Shiva’s presence on earth. This story takes listeners on a journey to these holy shrines, highlighting their spiritual significance.

Discover the origins of creation and the beginning of life as narrated in ancient Indian texts. This story sets the foundation for understanding the cycles of existence.

Insightful, telling, ironic, and moving, 14 Native-American legends reflect a nomadic non-property-owning culture, with a reverence for all things natural.