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The king who jumped into a ravine

In the original epic, Vichitravirya dies of what is today known as tuberculosis. But our folk bard makes an interesting departure.

01 July 2023, 19:57 IST

The king who jumped into a ravine

01 July 2023, 19:57 IST

When the tongueless bell rings...

In a story filled with folk motifs, the bard gives a fascinating account of how Pandu attained heaven.

27 May 2023, 20:15 IST

When the tongueless bell rings...

27 May 2023, 20:15 IST

Did Arjuna kill his son?

Though there are references in several versions of the Mahabharata to Arjuna’s marriage with a Naga princess, the story of her son being killed by his own father is little known.

30 April 2023, 00:21 IST

Did Arjuna kill his son?

30 April 2023, 00:21 IST

The day Bhima fought a sphinx...

In the second part of this popular tale, the bard narrates the battle between Bhima and Purushamriga, a Sphinx-like creature.

25 March 2023, 20:15 IST

The day Bhima fought a sphinx...

25 March 2023, 20:15 IST

A twist in the tail!

The folk bard transforms a familiar story from the epic into an amusing yarn.

25 February 2023, 20:15 IST

A twist in the tail!

25 February 2023, 20:15 IST

A battle of equals?

Our folk bard gives a new twist to the famous fight between Bhima and Jarasandha.

07 January 2023, 22:53 IST

A battle of equals?

07 January 2023, 22:53 IST

How Pandavapura got its name!

The folk bard renders a popular episode from the epic in earthy tones and transplants it to a neighbourhood near Mandya.

26 November 2022, 20:15 IST

How Pandavapura got its name!

26 November 2022, 20:15 IST

A kolaga of ragi and a coin

In the classical version of the Mahabharata, the Pandavas disguise themselves as Brahmins and live on charity. But our folklorist has them stay with a potter, work on the land and eat ragi balls!

29 October 2022, 20:30 IST

A kolaga of ragi and a coin

29 October 2022, 20:30 IST

Shoot the crow and win the bride!

Ignoring the mechanical device ‘Matsyayantra’ that played a stellar role in Draupadi’s swayamvara, our folk bard comes up with a highly original contest.

24 September 2022, 20:15 IST

Shoot the crow and win the bride!

24 September 2022, 20:15 IST

Jarasandha, with a twist

Though the folk bard follows the outline of the classical myth, his practical wisdom and the unexpected ending make this version quite unique.

27 August 2022, 20:15 IST

Jarasandha, with a twist

27 August 2022, 20:15 IST