Shweta Ganesh Kumar

Storytelling with Shweta

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Who doesn’t love myths and folklore? Join bestselling writer and award-winning blogger Shweta Ganesh Kumar as she brings you retellings of stories and legends from the Indian epics - the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, Indian mythology and the folktales with a dash of history on the side. If you love storytelling in all its glory, sit back, relax, and enjoy this family-friendly podcast.

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Shweta Ganesh Kumar

Episodes

Episode 7 : The true story of Captain Lakshmi Sehgal (Inspiring Women of India series) 14.08.2021 7:47

In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear the true story of Doctor and freedom fighter Captain Lakshmi Sehgal. Join Shweta as she retells the true stories of Inspiring Indian Women from all walks of life. The story is best for children who are 7+ and adults of all ages. This episode is the perfect story to listen to if you are celebrating India’s 75th Independence Day this August 15th....

Episode 6 : The legend of King Mahabali (Festivals of India series) 10.08.2021 10:30

In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear the legend of King Mahabali and learn why Malayalis celebrate the festival of Onam. Join Shweta as she retells legends from India’s storied past in her Festivals of India series. The story is best for children who enjoy Indian folk tales and fairytales and adults of all ages. You don’t need to know anything about the Indian folk tales to listen...

Episode 5 - Kunti (Women of the Mahabharata series) 04.08.2021 11:06

In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we meet Kunti- the Princess of Kuntibhoja and hear her story. Join Shweta as she retells stories of the women that play pivotal roles in the great Indian epic in her “Women of the Mahabharat” series. The story is best for children who enjoy Indian folk tales and fairytales and adults of all ages. You don’t need to know anything about the epic to listen...

Episode 4 : Amba - The Princess of Kashi (Women of Mahabharat series) 03.08.2021 10:47

In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we meet Amba- the Princess of Kashi and hear her story. Join Shweta as she retells stories of the women that play pivotal roles in the great Indian epic in her “Women of the Mahabharat” series. The story is best for children who enjoy Indian folk tales and fairytales and adults of all ages. You don’t need to know anything about the epic to listen to the...

Episode 3 - Satyavati - (Part II) the fisherwoman who became Queen (Women of Mahabharat series) 02.08.2021 9:11

In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we continue with Satyavati the fisherwoman and hear how she changed the course of Hastinapur’s destiny. Join Shweta as she retells stories of the women that play pivotal roles in the great Indian epic in her “Women of the Mahabharat” series. The story is best for children who enjoy Indian folk tales and fairytales and adults of all ages. You don’t need...

Episode 2 : Satyavati - The fisherwoman (Part 1) (Women of Mahabharat series) 01.08.2021 9:51

In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we meet Satyavati- the fisherwoman and hear her story. Join Shweta as she retells stories of the women that play pivotal roles in the great Indian epic in her “Women of the Mahabharat” series. The story is best for children who enjoy Indian folk tales and fairytales and adults of all ages. You don’t need to know anything about the epic to listen to the...

Episode 1 : Ganga - The River Goddess.(Women of the Mahabharata series) 01.08.2021 10:12

In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we meet Ganga - the River goddess and hear her story. Join Shweta as she retells stories of the women that play pivotal roles in the great Indian epic in her “Women of the Mahabharat” series. The story is best for children who enjoy Indian folk tales and fairytales and adults of all ages. You don’t need to know anything about the epic to listen to the s...