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In this episode, Hanumanthanna narrates the entire story of Rama, Lakshmana. Their meeting with Sugriva and also explains how he came to be known as Vayu Putra to gain Sita's confidence. To know more listen to this episode from Matturu Subbanna's book 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu'. Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar, London Singing by Smitha Vasanth and students from Swarasm...

Sita sees Hanuman and engages in a conversation too, a short while after she presumed it to be a dream. To know more, go ahead and listen to this episode from Matturu Subbanna's book 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu' . Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar, London Singing by Smitha Vasanth from Swarasmitha Academy of Music, Bangalore

In this episode from Matturu Subbanna's book, 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu',  Hanuman decides to instill hope in Sita. He narrates Rama's story in low pitch by sitting on a tree under which she rested. Why doesn't he come face to face to Sita? To know more listen to this episode. Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar, London. Singing by Smitha Vasanth and students from Swa...

In this episode from Matturu Subbanna's book 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu' Sita contemplates of ending her life with her own hair. Listen to know what goes on in her mind Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar, London Singing by Smitha Vasanth of Swarasmitha Academy of Music, Bangalore

In this episode from Matturu Subbana's book 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu' - 'Trijate' daughter of Vibheeshana(Ravana's brother) warns Rakshasis of a realistic dream that she dreamt which indicated victory of Rama, Lakshmana and the destruction of Ravana and his kingdom. She commands them to treat Sita well  citing various reasons. Listen to episode to know more. Bhajan c...

In this episode from Matturu Subbanna's book ' Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu' Hanuman hears Sita's monologue of pain, suffering and hope. He also gets to hear the harsh words of rakshasis, as he perches on the shinshipa tree. Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar, London Singing by Smitha Vasanth and students of Swarasmitha Academy of Music, Bangalore.

In this episode from Matturu Subbanna's book ,' Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu', Sita places a grass between Ravana and her and warns Ravana about the repercussions of holding her as a prisoner. Ravana in turn threatens to kill her if she refuses to become his wife.  Listen to hear the conversation between the two. Bhajan by Matturu Nandakumar. Singing by Smt. Smitha Vasanth and students...

In this episode from Matturu Subbanna's book 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu', Ravana majestically enters Ashoka Vana with a few of his subjects. He lures Sita and tries to convince her in various ways to become his wife. Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar, London. Singing by Smt. Smitha Vasanth and students from Swarasmitha Academy of Music, Bangalore.

In this episode from Matturu Subbanna's book 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu' Hanumanthanna describes the rakshasis of Lanka who looked comical.  Listen to have a hearty laugh. Bhajan composition by Sri. Matturu Nandakumar, London Singing by Smt. Smitha Vasanth and students from SwaraSmitha Academy of Music, Bangalore

In this episode from Matturu Subbana's book 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu' , Hanumanthanna triumphs in his attempt to find Sita. Listen to experience the beauty of Ashoka Vana - Ravana's favorite gardens and know, how Sita looked like. Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar, London Singing by  Smt. Smitha Vasanth and students from SwaraSmitha Academy of Music, Bangalore

In this episode from Matturu Subbana's book 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu', he reiterates that depressing and suicidal thoughts are not just limited to humans. It can bother the mighty including Gods but the strength lies in overcoming them.  Also, in this episode, Hanumanthanna enters Ashoka vana - enchanting gardens of Ravana. Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar. Singing by Smt....

In this episode from Matturu Subbanna's book ' Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu', Hanuman for once has depressing thoughts and loses hope of finding Sita after an elaborate search but regains it back with his self-confidence and unceasing excitement. Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar Singing by Smt. Smitha Vasanth and students of SwaraSmitha Academy of Music, Bangalore

Have you ever imagined, how Pushpaka Vimana, Ravana and his palace looked like? Listen to this episode as it will take you through a tour of the palace of Ravana. Story from Matturu Subbanna's book 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu'. Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar and singing by Smt. Smitha Vasanth and students from Swarasmitha Academy of Music, Bangalore.

In this episode from Matturu Subbanna's story 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu', Hanumantha   describes about the people, places and the magnificent homes of Lanka. Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar. Singing by Smitha Vasanth and students from Swara Smitha Academy of Music, Bangalore

 Listen to this episode where Hanuman displays his strength to 'Lankini'- the protector of Lanka from Matturu Subbanna's book 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu' (ಹನುಮಂತಣ್ಣ ಕಥೆ ಹೇಳು ) Bhajan composition by Matturu Nanda Kumar. Song by Smt. Smitha Vasanth and students from Swara Smitha Academy of Music, Bangalore.

Listen to experience the resplendence of Lanka and meet Lankini as well in this episode from Matturu Subbanna's book 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu' (ಹನುಮಂತಣ್ಣ ಕಥೆ ಹೇಳು ) Bhajan composition by Matturu Nanda Kumar

Imagine, what if someone could trouble you using your shadow?! Listen to this story titled 'Neralu Hididu Himsisuva Rakshasiya Kathe' (A demoness who attacked the shadow) from Matturu Subbanna's book Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu. Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar

ಸಮುದ್ರದಿಂದ ಎದ್ದು ಬಂದ ರಾಕ್ಷಸಿಯ ಕಥೆ (Samudradinda eddu banda Rakshasiya Kathe' - A Rakshasi who rose out of the ocean!) Listen to this thrilling story from Sri. Matturu Subbanna's book Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu. Bhajan composition by Sri. Matturu Nanda Kumar

Did you know that the mountains could fly? To know more listen to the second episode titled 'ಸಮುದ್ರದಿಂದ ಎದ್ದು ಬಂದವನ ಕಥೆ '(Samudradinda Eddu Bandavana Kathe) from Matturu Subbanna's book 'ಹನುಮಂತಣ್ಣ ಕಥೆ ಹೇಳು' (Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu) . Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar

In this first podcast episode from Matturu Subbanna's book 'ಹನುಮಂತಣ್ಣ ಕಥೆ ಹೇಳು' (Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu)  the monkeys are thrilled to welcome their hero Hanuman from Lanka. Bhajan composition at the end of the podcast by Sri. Matturu Nandakumar In this book, 'Sundara kanda'  of Ramayana  has been beautifully retold and fragmented into 32 short stories for children,  as a...

What does the legend say about the waxing and waning of the moon? Why does Lord Shiva adorn the crescent moon on his head? To know, listen to this Yakshagana Prasanga written by Gindimane Mrityunjaya narrated in simple Kannada 

‘Here's the Part 2 of the podcast  - 'ಹಕ್ಕಿಗೊಂದು ಗೂಡು ಕೊಡಿ’ ‘Hakkigondu Goodu Kodi’ meaning ‘Give a nest for the bird’ is a Kannada children’s story written by the renowned Kannada novelist and writer Sri. Na D’ Souza translated into a play by late Smt. S. Malati.  In this podcast, 15 children of all age groups from 5 to 15 have become the voice for the birds urging us to provide and sav...

‘ಹಕ್ಕಿಗೊಂದು ಗೂಡು ಕೊಡಿ’ ‘Hakkigondu Goodu Kodi’ meaning ‘Give a nest for the bird’ is a Kannada children’s story written by the renowned Kannada novelist and writer Sri. Na D’ Souza translated into a play by late Smt. S. Malati.  In this podcast, 15 children of all age groups from 5 to 15 have become the voice for the birds urging us to provide and save their homes ie., the trees.  Here's the...

Abhisheka Krishnagopal- a wildlife researcher, rehabilitator and a nature educator, joins us from the Cambridge University, UK to educate us all about the birds in 'ಮಾತುಕತೆ' - a segment of Katha Curator's podcast .  A visual montage of this conversation is also available here https://youtu.be/4flXL0hzb5k

On this occasion, of Chlldren’s Day and Deepavali, Sri. Nagesh Hegde - an environmentalist, writer, thinker and a science professor,  engages in a lively conversation with children and answers all their questions about environment. This episode, of ‘ಮಾತುಕತೆ’ - a conversation, also holds a promise to illuminate the minds, of all its listeners. Happy Children’s Day to the lovely kids and Happy Deepa...