Raj Nikumbh

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Stories that have survived for centuries, translated into hundreds of languages. Listen to them and see how they are still relevant. Come and lsiten.

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S2E27- Ancient Tamil Legends - Virtuous Vasuki 18.10.2026 5:54

Story about Thirukurral and his wife Vasuki Music courtesy: (Sarangi, Tabla) - Sandeep Das, Aneesh Mishra For any suggestion or feedback reach out to admin@shabdh.com

S2E26- Ancient Tamil Legends - The Invaluable Love 03.10.2026 7:20

Listen to the story of Kuruvan who had two wives Music courtesy: (Sarangi, Tabla) - Sandeep Das, Aneesh Mishra For any suggestion or feedback reach out to admin@shabdh.com

S2E25- Ancient Tamil Legends - Silambi The Dancer 19.09.2026 7:48

Silambi and how she became number one dancing girl in Ambar Music: Raag Pahadi - Sandeep Das, Mayank Raina, Bivakar Chaudhuri For any feedback reach out to admin@shabdh.com

S2E24- Ancient Tamil Legends - The Golden Goat 22.08.2026 4:25

Listen to the story of Avvai and her ask for a Goat Music courtesy: (Sarangi, Tabla) - Sandeep Das, Aneesh Mishra For any suggestion or feedback reach out to admin@shabdh.com

S2E23- Ancient Tamil Legends - The Incompatible Couples 01.08.2026 4:40

Avvai advices a man to turn to hermit, why? Listen in ! Music courtesy: (Sarangi, Tabla) - Sandeep Das, Aneesh Mishra For any suggestion or feedback reach out to admin@shabdh.com

S2E22 - Ancient Tamil Legends - The Gift Of Koraikal Azhwan 25.07.2026 7:18

Avvai and how a miser Azhwan treated her so shabbily. Music courtesy: (Sarangi, Tabla) - Sandeep Das, Aneesh Mishra For any suggestion or feedback reach out to admin@shabdh.com

S2E21 - Ancient Tamil Legends - The Learned Exorcist 28.06.2026 7:24

First Ghost Story and how Avvai calmed the soul. Chilling and real. Music courtesy: (Sarangi, Tabla) - Sandeep Das, Aneesh Mishra For any suggestion or feedback reach out to admin@shabdh.com

S2E20 - Ancient Tamil Legends - Four Crore Songs 19.06.2026 6:51

Millionaire and his weird challenge Music courtesy: (Sarangi, Tabla) - Sandeep Das, Aneesh Mishra For any suggestion or feedback reach out to admin@shabdh.com

S2E19 - Ancient Tamil Legends - A Lesson from The Cowherd 13.06.2026 6:03

Avvai and Murugan who pretended to be cowherd Music courtesy: (Sarangi, Tabla) - Sandeep Das, Aneesh Mishra For any suggestion or feedback reach out to admin@shabdh.com

S2E18 - Ancient Tamil Legends - He Stoops To Conquer 29.05.2026 3:58

How Pari robber Avvai just for her to be with them for little longer. Music courtesy: (Sarangi, Tabla) - Sandeep Das, Aneesh Mishra For any suggestion or feedback reach out to admin@shabdh.com

S2E17 - Ancient Tamil Legends -The Counselor's Dig 17.04.2026 8:20

This is story that is needed for today. Where is the Avvai missing today. We need one for the war ravaged country. Wisdom from the Tamil Legend is what we are missing today. Music courtesy: (Sarangi, Tabla) - Sandeep Das, Aneesh Mishra For any suggestion or feedback reach out to admin@shabdh.com

S2E16 - Ancient Tamil Legends - Be Proud To Be A Poet 11.04.2026 9:22

How a king showered love and affection to Poet and even give her a fruit that increases her life by sacrificing his. Music by: Sandeep Das, Aneesh Mishra

S2E15 - Ancient Tamil Legends - The Mother 18.01.2026 6:04

The story of a strong mother who remains unwavering even when his son died in a battle. For any suggestion or feedback reach out to admin@shabdh.com

S2E14 - Ancient Tamil Legends - Love Conquers Death 29.12.2025 10:13

How love can bring a husband from death. A story of love and belief. For any feedback please reach out to admin@shabdh.com.

S2E13 - Ancient Tamil Legends - The Cockerel That Stunned The Elephant 29.12.2025 4:39

Do you know how Uraiyur became the capital of Chola Empire. Listen In For any feedback or suggestion please reach out to admin@shabdh.com

S2E12 - Ancient Tamil Legends - Taming the Untamed 11.07.2025 5:27

Story of Karaikalan the Chola king who established himself over Tamil Nadu and tamed both Rudran and river Kaviri Music: Sandeep Das, Mayank Raina, Bivakar Chaudhuri For any feedback reach out to admin@shabdh.com

S2E11 - Ancient Tamil Legends - Appearances Are Deceptive 24.05.2025 7:54

A story of a young king called Karaikalan solved an issue at his court. Music: Sandeep Das, Mayank Raina, Bivakar Chaudhuri For any feedback reach out to admin@shabdh.com

S2E10 - Ancient Tamil Legends - Born A King Made A King 17.05.2025 9:00

Story a prince called Valavan and how he escaped death and became a king. Listen in! Music: Sandeep Das, Mayank Raina, Bivakar Chaudhuri For any feedback reach out to admin@shabdh.com

S2E9 - Ancient Tamil Legends - He Who Angers You Conquers You 04.05.2025 5:39

A story that shows how kings used to patronize poets and singers. Music: Sandeep Das, Mayank Raina, Bivakar Chaudhuri For any feedback reach out to admin@shabdh.com

S2E8 - Treasury of Ancient Tamil Legends - A Friend Worth Dying For 28.04.2025 10:39

How feud between king and his sons created issues. The King took Samadhi in order to live the life. Music Courtesy : Raag Pahadi - Sandeep Das, Mayank Raina, Bivakar Chaudhuri For any feedback reach out to admin@shabdh.com

S2E7 - Treasury of Ancient Tamil Legends - The Greatest Reward 11.04.2025 9:51

The story of the Poet Paranar, the king Pegan and Queen Kanakki. How the poet helped Kanakki to be happy. Music Courtesy : Raag Pahadi - Sandeep Das, Mayank Raina, Bivakar Chaudhuri For any feedback reach out to admin@shabdh.com

S2E6 - Treasury of Ancient Tamil Legends - Prayers Precede Boons 04.04.2025 6:47

What is a Sidhha? This story has a precise definition of Siddha and how he teaches a lesson of humility to Madurai king. Music Courtesy : Raag Pahadi - Sandeep Das, Mayank Raina, Bivakar Chaudhuri For any feedback reach out to admin@shabdh.com

S2E5 - Treasury of Ancient Tamil Legends - Never Speak Ill of Any Languague 23.03.2025 6:38

A story of Nakirran and Kondan. How the language Sanskrit created an issue for Tamil. From Sanskrit is superior to Tamil is superior to every language is important. This story is still relevant today and hope the all languages grow but doesn't create the enmity it does sometimes Music Courtesy : Raag Pahadi - Sandeep Das, Mayank Raina, Bivakar Chaudhuri For any feedback reach out to admin@shab...

S2E4 - Treasury of Ancient Tamil Legends - A Song That Saved A Thousand Lives 16.03.2025 7:38

Nakeeran's curse and how he comes out of it. How Lord Murugan helps him to get out and how Lord Shiva made his life more miserable. Music Courtesy : Raag Pahadi - Sandeep Das, Mayank Raina, Bivakar Chaudhuri For any feedback reach out to admin@shabdh.com

S2E3 - Treasury of Ancient Tamil Legend - A Flaw is a Flaw is a Flaw 28.02.2025 8:32

The great poet Nakeeran and how he even criticized the poem of Lord Shiva. For any feedback or to support the podcast reach out to admin@shabdh.com