Storytelling with Shweta

About Storytelling with Shweta

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.

Publisher

Shweta Ganesh Kumar

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Aug 2021

Latest episode

13 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

57 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Jan 2026

   S3/Ep: 38 The Tale Of Shiva's Vasuki - The King Of Snakes

   In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta, we will hear a story about Shiva’s Snake - Vasuki, the King of the Nagas This season of Storytelling With Shweta will be all about birds, animals and other creatures from across Indian myths! This family-friendly story is best for all who enjoy stories from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, Indian mythology and South Asian Folk tales about Indian Gods, Goddesses, Asuras, Yakshas and animals. This story is closely related to the story about the ‘Churning of the Ocean’ tale that is popular across ancient Indian mythology and folklore.  It also deals with myths about the Ancient Nagas. Show Notes If you like stories about Shiva, do check out my brand new book Name, Place, Magic: Stories of how Indian states got their names. Name, Place, Magic is published by Hachette India, and is a collection of  twenty-eight fascinating stories of gods, goddesses, warriors and adventures! This book of myths and legends will take readers on a magical journey across the diverse landscapes of India. Name, Place, Magic: (https://www.amazon.in/Name-Place-Magic-Stories-Indian/dp/9357312919/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HUPKQ64F4CGU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.eO91wZPICOOlZkd9aqhiiUcXXDSdKV0hLlQcOohi3Tnla3wLD9KMR8O6-Sh_oAhse6wUL5SYxIjIF0cVp4s10HEXpoFIyktqNV5HnlnHzi3nzMLfmucALfYD7AFxBJk49NpajBLCe4rZNuGbrssRYCI98SMCjCjc9TiE-Fkq_u3EZAo4OxsEETCe_jmIdpqWUEjcraN1SGLlwpMGJ5Z-wQ.riUo4cONcL9ptGbXz-bRYt59T5S_wKvSCm0uho6spH4&dib_tag=se&keywords=name%2C+place%2C+magic&qid=1768334648&sprefix=Name%2C+Place%2C+%2Caps%2C269&sr=8-1) Stories of how Indian states got their names. (https://www.amazon.in/Name-Place-Magic-Stories-Indian/dp/9357312919/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HUPKQ64F4CGU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.eO91wZPICOOlZkd9aqhiiUcXXDSdKV0hLlQcOohi3Tnla3wLD9KMR8O6-Sh_oAhse6wUL5SYxIjIF0cVp4s10HEXpoFIyktqNV5HnlnHzi3nzMLfmucALfYD7AFxBJk49NpajBLCe4rZNuGbrssRYCI98SMCjCjc9TiE-Fkq_u3EZAo4OxsEETCe_jmIdpqWUEjcraN1SGLlwpMGJ5Z-wQ.riUo4cONcL9ptGbXz-bRYt59T5S_wKvSCm0uho6spH4&dib_tag=se&keywords=name%2C+place%2C+magic&qid=1768334648&sprefix=Name%2C+Place%2C+%2Caps%2C269&sr=8-1) For other interesting bonus info about the story that did not make it into the podcast, please follow me on instagram at ⁠Storytelling with Shweta.⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/storytellingwithshweta/) If there is a mythological character from the Mahabharata, Ramayana or any story from Indian mythology that you want me to choose next, or if you would like to dedicate an episode to a loved one, get in touch at ⁠shweta@shwetaganeshkumar.com⁠  or leave me a comment. Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave me a rating or review if you enjoyed the story!

2. 

   28 Aug 2025

   Episode 37: Arjuna, Krishna and a Mother Bird

   In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta we will hear a story about Arjuna, Krishna and a Mother Bird! This season of Storytelling With Shweta will be all about birds, animals and other creatures from across Indian myths! This family-friendly story is best for all who enjoy stories from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, Indian mythology and South Asian Folk tales about Indian Gods, Goddesses, Asuras, Yakshas and animals. This story is said to be from a folk rendition of the Mahabharata. This story is dedicated to a special birthday girl by her mother. Show Notes For more stories from the Mahabharata from Storytelling with Shweta, listen to Ganga - The River Goddess (https://open.spotify.com/episode/10hqp3yOhxn2K8A79HgCS1?si=wd3QEscxQqScCS8Og19HCA) Ulupi - Naga Princess (https://open.spotify.com/episode/18GGJoUGecDLeVGPA9J1yI?si=ogt_2ahBRxy6XMfuCR7utw) Chitrangadha - The Warrior Princess (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KkuVuseeUN5ZUZssi5xFl?si=48hLV1pFTzmEDZewV-nrDQ) Subhadra - The Princess of Dwaraka (https://open.spotify.com/episode/1JJIHxnONVH3C2k50XkLMn?si=6bUHrPDzQne_FYpet17kYw)For other interesting bonus info about the story that did not make it into the podcast, please follow me on instagram at ⁠Storytelling with Shweta.⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/storytellingwithshweta/) If there is a mythological character from the Mahabharata, Ramayana or any story from Indian mythology that you want me to choose next, or if you would like to dedicate an episode to a loved one, get in touch at ⁠shweta@shwetaganeshkumar.com⁠  or leave me a comment. Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave me a rating or review if you enjoyed the story!

3. 

   17 May 2025

   JAMBAVATI AND THE GEM (Women of the Mahabharata series)

   In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta we will hear a story about Jambavati and the Symantaka Gem. This story is part of the popular Women of the Mahabharata series and versions of it exist in other ancient Indian texts as well. As is common with Indian mythology it has many variations and this story is well suited for the youngest to the oldest member of your family. The This family-friendly story is best for all who enjoy stories from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, Indian mythology and South Asian Folk tales about Indian Gods, Goddesses, Asuras, Yakshas and more. Show Notes For more stories about Women of the Mahabharata from Storytelling with Shweta, listen to Ganga - The River Goddess (https://open.spotify.com/episode/10hqp3yOhxn2K8A79HgCS1?si=wd3QEscxQqScCS8Og19HCA) Ulupi - Naga Princess (https://open.spotify.com/episode/18GGJoUGecDLeVGPA9J1yI?si=ogt_2ahBRxy6XMfuCR7utw) Chitrangadha - The Warrior Princess (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KkuVuseeUN5ZUZssi5xFl?si=48hLV1pFTzmEDZewV-nrDQ) Subhadra - The Princess of Dwaraka (https://open.spotify.com/episode/1JJIHxnONVH3C2k50XkLMn?si=6bUHrPDzQne_FYpet17kYw) For other interesting bonus info about the story that did not make it into the podcast, please follow me on instagram at ⁠Storytelling with Shweta.⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/storytellingwithshweta/) If there is a mythological character from the Mahabharata, Ramayana or any story from Indian mythology that you want me to choose next, or if you would like to dedicate an episode to a loved one, get in touch at ⁠shweta@shwetaganeshkumar.com⁠  or leave me a comment. Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave me a rating or review if you enjoyed the story!

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

57 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

76

Social presence

91

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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