<p>The last time mythological serials dominated not only the TRPs but also brought the nation to a virutal halt was when Ramanand Sagar played out the Ramayana and B R Chopra’s Mahabharat was televised. The living room resembled a temple courtyard where devotees and fans alike sat barefoot in front of their television sets with folded hands and revered expressions, believing the tales of epic proportions to be the <br />real thing!<br /><br /></p>.<p>Times have changed and so has viewer profile. But what is intriguing is that youngsters seem to have taken to watching the mythological serials like Devon ke Dev Mahadev and Jai Hanuman in a big way. A quick check by Metrolife revealed that the youngsters are definitely more attracted to mythology than their elders today!<br /><br />Be it the rising fan following of Devon ke Dev Mahadev or Jai Hanuman or the soaring sales of books like Shiva Trilogy by Amish, the young are all for some gyan on mythology. The reason for being attracted to the mythical, however, vary with each individual. While some feel that mythology is a storehouse of history, others seek answers to their problems through this medium.<br /><br />Some youngsters feel their interest is a fallout of their upbringing where grandparents have sown the seed for the tales. Take for instance Nikita Trivedi, a 25-year old business development executive who remembers his grandfather switching on the TV set at 9 every Sunday morning and insisting that the whole family watch Shri Krishna. Nikita now tunes in to watch Mahadev at sharp 8 pm everyday. <br /><br />“Its not that I am devoted to Lord Shiva but mythology does provide us a sneak peak into our history through interesting narratives. My interest is two fold. I want to know the reason behind any incident and also become aware of our cultural history. For instance, the river Ganga also has a long and occupying history which is beautifully told in Mahadev and also in Mahabharat,” says Nikita informing that she has all the episodes of Mahabharat in her laptop and views them whenever she gets time.<br /><br />There are others, who are tech savvy and approach mythology through technology like 28-year old company secretary, Kritika Singh, who has downloaded a Bhagvada Gita App (application) in her Android phone. “There is a story behind it,” says Kritika, “After I watched OMG- Oh My God!, I was talking to one of my friends who assured me that even today Gita has a solution to all our problems. I was intrigued enough to read the book as flashes of episodes of Gita saar from Mahabharat flashed in my memory.” <br /><br />Since carrying the Bhagvad Gita around was a little difficult, she went the digital way and downloaded the app. “Now I have the Gita with me, I always read it while travelling to and back from office,” she adds stating, “and I have recently been introduced to the Shiva trilogy, so its all the more exciting to know about our past.” <br /><br />She also shares that she prefers to watch mythological serials and if she misses any episode then its repeat telecast comes to rescue. Even her lunch hours comprise discussions with colleagues over topics like Ramayana! <br /><br />Even the likes of Farah Khan have stated that her five-year old son brought a Shivling after being influenced by Mahadev and has turned into an ardent worshipper on Mondays. The Gen Y seems to be going back to the roots. Tathastu!<br /></p>
<p>The last time mythological serials dominated not only the TRPs but also brought the nation to a virutal halt was when Ramanand Sagar played out the Ramayana and B R Chopra’s Mahabharat was televised. The living room resembled a temple courtyard where devotees and fans alike sat barefoot in front of their television sets with folded hands and revered expressions, believing the tales of epic proportions to be the <br />real thing!<br /><br /></p>.<p>Times have changed and so has viewer profile. But what is intriguing is that youngsters seem to have taken to watching the mythological serials like Devon ke Dev Mahadev and Jai Hanuman in a big way. A quick check by Metrolife revealed that the youngsters are definitely more attracted to mythology than their elders today!<br /><br />Be it the rising fan following of Devon ke Dev Mahadev or Jai Hanuman or the soaring sales of books like Shiva Trilogy by Amish, the young are all for some gyan on mythology. The reason for being attracted to the mythical, however, vary with each individual. While some feel that mythology is a storehouse of history, others seek answers to their problems through this medium.<br /><br />Some youngsters feel their interest is a fallout of their upbringing where grandparents have sown the seed for the tales. Take for instance Nikita Trivedi, a 25-year old business development executive who remembers his grandfather switching on the TV set at 9 every Sunday morning and insisting that the whole family watch Shri Krishna. Nikita now tunes in to watch Mahadev at sharp 8 pm everyday. <br /><br />“Its not that I am devoted to Lord Shiva but mythology does provide us a sneak peak into our history through interesting narratives. My interest is two fold. I want to know the reason behind any incident and also become aware of our cultural history. For instance, the river Ganga also has a long and occupying history which is beautifully told in Mahadev and also in Mahabharat,” says Nikita informing that she has all the episodes of Mahabharat in her laptop and views them whenever she gets time.<br /><br />There are others, who are tech savvy and approach mythology through technology like 28-year old company secretary, Kritika Singh, who has downloaded a Bhagvada Gita App (application) in her Android phone. “There is a story behind it,” says Kritika, “After I watched OMG- Oh My God!, I was talking to one of my friends who assured me that even today Gita has a solution to all our problems. I was intrigued enough to read the book as flashes of episodes of Gita saar from Mahabharat flashed in my memory.” <br /><br />Since carrying the Bhagvad Gita around was a little difficult, she went the digital way and downloaded the app. “Now I have the Gita with me, I always read it while travelling to and back from office,” she adds stating, “and I have recently been introduced to the Shiva trilogy, so its all the more exciting to know about our past.” <br /><br />She also shares that she prefers to watch mythological serials and if she misses any episode then its repeat telecast comes to rescue. Even her lunch hours comprise discussions with colleagues over topics like Ramayana! <br /><br />Even the likes of Farah Khan have stated that her five-year old son brought a Shivling after being influenced by Mahadev and has turned into an ardent worshipper on Mondays. The Gen Y seems to be going back to the roots. Tathastu!<br /></p>
