Holy Tales

Raavan the warrior brahmin, the worshipper of Lord Shiva also known to the world as Lankapati. But what is the story behind him becoming Lankapati, know more about the epic tale only on Holytales by Himanshu Sharma on the Red Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eklavya, a student who gave his thumb in Gurudakshina to Dronacharya was such an insignificant character of Mahabharata who denigrates the aura of central characters, by performing a significant action that produces a consequential impact on the future course of events. This episode of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you the story of Eklavya who disparages the heroic greatness of Arjuna, t...

Mahakaleshwar is considered & celebrated as the King of Ujjain. People have a bond of love & devotion with him. Even a autowala chants Jai Mahakaal before starting the auto & chants the same after recieving the charge in Ujjain. Mahakaleshwar temple is one of the 12 jyothirlinga Temple (Holy temples in Shaivism) & is located at the bank's of Shipra river where Kumbh mela takes plac...

Shri Krishna once said "A man is made by his belief. As he believes, so he becomes. Thus, when Karma bai of Jagannath Puri offered him Khichdi as a mother, he ate all of it and this became a regular phenomena. This episode of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you how God responded to the love of his devotee crossing all the boundaries, giving birth to a new tradition which is followed till d...

The legendary King of Ikshvaku Dynasty King Harishchandra was a truthful man, who never lied in his life and is therefore also called Satyavadi (one who always speaks truth). This episode of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you how a Shani Dasha changed King Harishchandra's life that even in the worst phase he didn't leave the path of truth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

The famous Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra is also known as the Chariot Festival. It remains one of the most important festivals in the country and Odisha attracts millions of devotees thronging the annual chariot procession just to get one glimpse of the Lord. Who is Lord Jagannath whats the story behind this Festival ? This episode of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you the celebration of Lord...

Eldest Son of Ravan - Meghnad, when born, cried so loud that it sounded like the thunder of the clouds this his how he was named Meghnad. But the second biggest character of Ravan's Army earned the title of Indrajit by winning a war over the lord of God's Indra. This episode of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you the mysteries of Indrajit's death how even after the death he helped his wife...

Shani Dev or Saturn is considered the most strict justice driven God in Kalyug. But his own family, from his father to step mother to his wife, everyone disgraced him. This episode of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you about the life of this ruling planet who rules you for 19 years in Mahadasha his Sade-Saati fears you the most. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forgiving someone who tried to destroy you may not be that easy in today's times but yes there were few great souls who gave their lives for the benefit of the mankind without thinking twice. Such was Rishi Dadhichi. This episode of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you, how Rishi Dadhichi gave his life in a moment when asked by Indra the king of Devlok, who tried to kill him once. And how I...

Asuras always pleased Gods to become immortal when denied they ask for a boon that makes it almost impossible for anyone to kill them. This story of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you how such a boon to an Asur forced Lord Vishnu to come on earth as two bodies but one soul - Nar Narayan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nothing makes your hero more heroic than a worthy opponent. Devs had good behaviour or sanskaras Asuras did all evil. But once Asuras decided to choose the right path become good like Devtas. This story of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you how Devtas felt bad when Asuras chose their path they came on a verge to become equal to them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arjun, Nakul, Sahdev, Yudhisthir, and Bheem are tested by Lord Shani. Maya Mahal presents a problem before each brother and one by one each of them fails. Until Yudhishthir comes forward to answer these problems. Himanshu narrates the complete story that will leave you baffled, wondering how relevant all these puzzles are for the Kalyuga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bhagavad-gita is a conversation between Krishna and Arjuna. These conversations teach Arjuna that he has to fight on the battlefield and conquer the kingdom back. But after helping Arjun win Mahabharata, could you even think he can fight with his beloved lord Krishna. This story of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you how a situation turned a bhakt against his God he used the lessons taught...

River Ganga is considered mother river in India. A river that takes away all the evils of the mankind. It is said that a holy dip in the Ganges open the doors of Moksha for the devotees. Bheeshm Pitamah, a popular character from the epic, Mahabharat was son of Maa Ganga but do you know that Ganga ji had 7 more sons whom she flushed away in the river just after giving them birth. This episode of Ho...

Navratri - A festival of 9 days is celebrated in different ways with different reasons in our country but for just one purpose, to get blessings of Maa Durga. This is the time when one of the holiest pilgrimages of our country Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra opens the old holy cave for the devotees. But their is a strong belief that you can go for this Yatra only when you are called by Mata Vaishno Devi....

The only way to defeat Ego is to deprive it of its source of energy. Ego takes people away from God or you may say that God doesn't let the ego grow in the people who are close to him. Thus, Lord Krishna once took help of Hanuman ji to destroy ego of three of his beloved people. This story of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you how God creates situations that may not be liked by his people...

All of us know about Narad Muni who is seen in almost all mythological epics. But do you know he is considered first journalist of this world. But even Narad ji who was a BrahmaRishi had to suffer embarrassment just because he developed ego. This story of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you that whether a person is devil like Ravan or a saint like Narad. God never let anyone's ego live lon...

We know Laxman was Lord Rama's shadow, and his companion although his exile. But that's not it. Himanshu narrates all you need to know about one of the greatest warrior - Laxman and his sacrifice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We know that Lord Hanuman is a follower of Lord Rama, but a theory suggests that they may be brothers. Himanshu narrates a tale which you have never heard before. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did Lord Krishna overcome the obstacles in the way marrying Rukmani? Himanshu narrates the tale of the most beloved couple in Indian mythological tales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the tale of Lord Vishnu's betrayal. In this episode Himanshu narrates a rarely told story of Lord Vishnu and his most devoted follower Vrinda, whom the Lord himself - betrayed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Himanshu narrates the tale of Goddess Durga and her lion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story behind Shiv Parvati's love marriage and the evolution of Sati. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Story of Lord Ganesha's wedding and the concept of Shubh-Laabh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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