The Kathā Project

Rishi Vishwamitra, previously King Kaushika, is determined to become a Brahmarishi like Vasishta Maharishi. However, the path to that goal is arduous. In order to gain such a title, he must conquer his desire, control his anger and remove his arrogance. Will the great sage be successful? Enjoy listening!

Before he was a Rishi he was a King. Before he was Lord Ram's Guru he had the ambition to become a Brahmarishi. This kathā tells the tale of King Kaushika meeting Vasishta Maharishi and how a battle between the two inspired a king to become a rishi! What would you give up to achieve your goals? Enjoy listening?

Rishis in the Hindu culture are extremely important because they are considered the ones that have the knowledge of the scriptures and are also the Gurus or teachers of that knowledge that was passed down through generations. Veda Vyaas Maharishi is considered to be one of the most powerful ad knowledgeable Rishis within the Hindu culture and so much of the Vedic knowledge that was passed down can...

Lord Muruga was born to defeat Tarakasura. What happens when more asuras join the army to fight Skanda? How will Lord Muruga face them all? This beautiful story of Lord Muruga's victories highlights the different challenges that we face in life and how we can overcome them. Enjoy listening!

Lord Muruga, the most beautiful. Lord Muruga, the brother of Lord Ganesha. Lord Muruga, the son of Lord Shiva. Lord Muruga, the warrior. Lord Muruga, the one upon the peacock. Lord Muruga, the one who holds the vel. How did he come to be born? Why does he have six faces? Enjoy listening!

How did the Ponni Nadhi (Golden River) come to flow from the Brahmagiri mountain ranges? Sage Agastya, Brahma and Lord Ganesha all play a part in this exciting story! It tells the tale of how a compassionate princess becomes a nourishing river for millions in the southern cities of India. Enjoy listening!

The rivers of India are mighty and holy! The most revered and worshipped of all is Mother Ganga. Why did she come to Earth? How was it that she came down from Devalok via the Himalayalas? Even today, like in this story, Mother Ganga is worshipped as the one that can wash away all impurities! Enjoy listening!

The final kathā in the Dasavataram series is the story of Buddha. A prince turned into a spiritual leader but how? Why did he leave the comforts of his magnificent palace? Buddha became one of the greatest spiritual leaders of the world and millions of people still follow his teachings. Enjoy listening!

Diwali is the festival of lamps and it is celebrated far and wide! The story of Narakasura is one of the many stories behind the festival of Diwali or Deepavali. Krishna calls upon Satyabhama to join him in the battle against this terrible asura! Enjoy listening.

If you heard Krishna's flute would drop everything you're doing and try and find him? If you heard Krishna's flute would you dance along to the music? If could dance with Krishna all night, would you? The gopis of Vrindavan got an extra special gift from Krishna that they cherished in depths of their hearts! Enjoy listening!

King Kamsa was scared. He had been warned that the 8th born child of Devaki would one day defeat him! But that child had escaped the prison of Mathura. He called upon his army of asuras to hunt down this child and get rid of him before his throne was threatened. Will he succeed? Enjoy listening!

With the end of the Rama Avatar, everyone thought the world would return to being peaceful. However, Kamsa starts making trouble and Lord Vishnu decides to take another Avatar. Who is born as the 8th Avatar? Who is the boy that loves butter? Who is the boy that play the flute? Who is the cheeky cowherd that everyone loves so much? Let's find out! Enjoy listening!

The final chapter of The Ramayana is nothing short of thrilling! There is friendship, war and love all in one story! Yudham means battle and Prince Ram as a Kshatriya has a duty to his wife and the people to protect them from the evil that is Ravana! Enjoy listening! Visit The Katha Project on Instagram!

Hanumanji is in Lanka and has found Mother Sita. Can he convince her to jump onto his back so that he can take her back to Prince Ram? Hanumanji also comes face-to-face with the mighty King Ravan. But he has some chaos in store for the asura. Enjoy listening.

The search for Princess Seeta has begun after Sugreeva sends his vaanaras in all directions! There is one hero that will surely be successful! Sugreeva and Prince Ram know that Hanuman will be victorious on his mission. But, it won't be easy for Hanuman! He will face 3 mighty obstacles on his journey! Enjoy listening!

Do you and your siblings fight? I'm almost sure that you do! Sugreeva and Vaali are locked in a fierce battle to see who will rule Kishkinda. Who will win? As we enter the fourth chapter of The Ramayana, we are introduced to the vaanara kingdom. Did you know that if you were to travel to the state of Karnataka in India, you can still visit Kishkinda? Enjoy Listening!

What is unconditional devotion? How long would you wait for Lord Ram if you knew he was visiting you? Shabari waited years and years and kept her ashram ready and waiting for her Lord Ram. She grew from a young lady to an old woman waiting to see her Lord. Enjoy listening.

Raavana was hiding in the bushes and was waiting for Seeta to be alone in Panchavati and was planning to take Seeta back to Lanka with him. Who would try and rescue Seeta? Enjoy listening!

When Soorpanakha describes the beauty she saw in Seeta, Raavana cannot contain his desire to kidnap her and keep her as his wife in Lanka. In order to do that, he would need a terrible plan and he approaches Mareecha for help! Despite his misgivings about a plan that would surely end in doom for Raavana, Mareecha agrees to the plan. Sometimes, wanting something that we shouldn't have can lead...

Aranya Kandam is the third chapter of The Ramayana and it's here we start seeing some trouble brewing for Prince Ram, Lakshman and Seeta. After 10 peaceful years in the forest, they are visited by a rakshasi called Soorpanakha. She is a shape-shifter and has her wicked eyes set on the most handsome, Prince Ram. What will happen when she doesn't get what she wants? Enjoy listening!

August 15th marks Indian Independence Day! The nation celebrates the day that India was free from British rule. Why were the British in India in the first place? How did India get freedom? This kathā is one that has inspired the love for Bhārat for generations! Enjoy listening!

In the final episode of the Ayodhya Kandam, Prince Bharath hears about the evil plot that Queen Kaikeyi has devised! Unable to accept that Ram has left Ayodhya, he rushes to Chitrakoot to beg Ram to come home. Listen to this Kathā to find out the important of Ram's Padhukas . Enjoy listening!

On the eve of the coronation, Queen Kaikeyi has asked for 2 wishes, which is conveyed to Prince Ram. Dasarath Maharaj hopes that Ram will refuse to agree to the wishes, but what happens shocks the whole city! Enjoy listening!

The entire city of Ayodhya is buzzing with excitement in anticipation of Prince Ram's coronation to take over the throne from Dasharath Maharaj. But what happens when Queen Kaikeyi's mind is poisoned with selfishness? Enjoy listening!

When Lord Narayana takes an avatar as Rama on Earth, Goddess Mahalakshmi can't bear to stay in Vaikuntham for that long! She decides to take the form of Princess Seeta, the daughter of King Janaka. As Prince Ram journeys out of the Dhandaka and into the Mithila, he sees a city that is buzzing with joyous energy and anticipation of their beloved Princess's Swayamvaram! Who will be the match...