Back To The Roots
Hosted by Ashish Bhandari
Want to know about our Indian culture, our traditions, our customs? What better way to know them than through short stories. This podcast is for anyone who wants to know about the stories behind our festivals, important days and traditional events.
Let’s connect with our roots all over again with “Back to the Roots”.
5: Shubho Mahalaya
चलिए हमारे साथ प्रवेश करिए पितृ पक्ष से देवी पक्ष में और न सिर्फ अपने घरों में, बल्कि अपने दिलों में माँ दुर्गा को आज के दिन invite करिए
Let’s move into the “Devi Paksh” from “Pitr[...]
S2 Ep5: Shubho Mahalaya
चलिए हमारे साथ प्रवेश करिए पितृ पक्ष से देवी पक्ष में और न सिर्फ अपने घरों में, बल्कि अपने दिलों में माँ दुर्गा को आज के दिन invite करिए
Let’s move into the “Devi Paksh” from “Pitr[...]
S2 Ep4: Kabir ki Seekh
Back to The Roots - Season 2 में इस बार, कबीर जयंती पर जानें उनकी ज़िन्दगी से जुड़ी एक प्यारी सी कहानी जो हमें बताती है कि क्यों हैं संत कबीर दास इतने ख़ास आज भी। जानें क्या है "कबीर[...]
4: Kabir ki Seekh
Back to The Roots - Season 2 में इस बार, कबीर जयंती पर जानें उनकी ज़िन्दगी से जुड़ी एक प्यारी सी कहानी जो हमें बताती है कि क्यों हैं संत कबीर दास इतने ख़ास आज भी। जानें क्या है "कबीर[...]
S2 Ep3: Khaandav Van ki Kahani
Back to The Roots - Season 2 में जानिए इस खांडव वन की इस कहानी में की कैसे एक पूरे वन को ध्वंस करना भारी पड़ा कुरु वंश पर और आज हम इससे क्या सीख सकते हैं।
This[...]
3: Khaandav Van ki Kahani
Back to The Roots - Season 2 में जानिए इस खांडव वन की इस कहानी में की कैसे एक पूरे वन को ध्वंस करना भारी पड़ा कुरु वंश पर और आज हम इससे क्या सीख सकते हैं।
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S2 Ep2: Hanuman ki Zid
ऐसी एक कहानी जिस में उम्मीद है, जिस में समर्पण है, जिस में दायित्व के लिए कुछ भी कर जाने का जज़्बा है। कहानी हनुमान की ज़िद की।
We bring you a story of hope, dedication and the[...]
We bring you a story of hope, dedication and the[...]
2: Hanuman ki Zid
ऐसी एक कहानी जिस में उम्मीद है, जिस में समर्पण है, जिस में दायित्व के लिए कुछ भी कर जाने का जज़्बा है। कहानी हनुमान की ज़िद की।
We bring you a story of hope, dedication and the passion to[...]
We bring you a story of hope, dedication and the passion to[...]
S2 Ep1: Chidiya ki Guhaar
Back to The Roots के Season 2 में हम ले कर आये हैं एक ऐसी कहानी जो हज़ारों साल बाद आज भी उतनी ही प्रासंगिक है। क्या हुआ जब एक छोटी सी चिड़िया ने लगायी श्री कृष्ण से एक गुहार।
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1: Chidiya ki Guhaar
Back to The Roots के Season 2 में हम ले कर आये हैं एक ऐसी कहानी जो हज़ारों साल बाद आज भी उतनी ही प्रासंगिक है। क्या हुआ जब एक छोटी सी चिड़िया ने लगायी श्री कृष्ण से एक गुहार।
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S1 Ep35: Story of Holi
एक बार फिर बदलते मौसम का जश्न मनाता एक त्यौहार आ चुका है। होली के त्यौहार के साथ आते हैं ढेर सारे रंग और खुशियां। इस बार की होली आई है Back to The Roots की एक और कहानी ले[...]
35: Story of Holi
एक बार फिर बदलते मौसम का जश्न मनाता एक त्यौहार आ चुका है। होली के त्यौहार के साथ आते हैं ढेर सारे रंग और खुशियां। इस बार की होली आई है Back to The Roots की एक और कहानी ले[...]
S1 Ep34: Story of Maha Shivratri
ब्रह्माण्ड के सबसे बड़े ऊर्जा स्रोत भगवान शिव को समर्पित ये त्यौहार बहुत ख़ास है न सिर्फ सांस्कृतिक बल्कि आध्यात्मिक और लौकिक दृष्टि से भी। क्या बनाता है महा शिवरात्रि को इतना ख़ास? इस बार जानिये अपने सबसे पसंदीदा पॉडकास्ट[...]
34: Story of Maha Shivratri
ब्रह्माण्ड के सबसे बड़े ऊर्जा स्रोत भगवान शिव को समर्पित ये त्यौहार बहुत ख़ास है न सिर्फ सांस्कृतिक बल्कि आध्यात्मिक और लौकिक दृष्टि से भी। क्या बनाता है महा शिवरात्रि को इतना ख़ास? इस बार जानिये अपने सबसे पसंदीदा पॉडकास्ट[...]
S1 Ep33: Story of Basant Panchami
आज की कहानी है ऋतुराज बसंत की। क्या है बसंत पंचमी का महत्त्व। जानिये आज की Back to The Roots की कहानी में।
Today we bring to you the story of the “King of the seasons”. What is[...]
33: Story of Basant Panchami
आज की कहानी है ऋतुराज बसंत की। क्या है बसंत पंचमी का महत्त्व। जानिये आज की Back to The Roots की कहानी में।
Today we bring to you the story of the “King of the seasons”. What is the importance[...]
S1 Ep32: Shagun ka Ek Rupaya
कभी सोचा है शगुन के एक रुपये का महत्व क्या है? क्यों हर शुभ मौके पर उपहार में इसे जोड़ कर दिया जाता है? इस बार ‘Back to The Roots’ में जानें इस एक रुपये की खासियत के बारे में।
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32: Shagun ka Ek Rupaya
कभी सोचा है शगुन के एक रुपये का महत्व क्या है? क्यों हर शुभ मौके पर उपहार में इसे जोड़ कर दिया जाता है? इस बार ‘Back to The Roots’ में जानें इस एक रुपये की खासियत के बारे में।
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S1 Ep31: Story of Lohri
अग्नि के रूप में सूर्य को पूजने और आभार देने का त्यौहार है लोहड़ी और कैसे उत्तरायण यानी मकर संक्रांति लाती है खुशियां हम सब के जीवन में। इस बार Back to The Roots में, लोहड़ी की एक लोक कथा।
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31: Story of Lohri
अग्नि के रूप में सूर्य को पूजने और आभार देने का त्यौहार है लोहड़ी और कैसे उत्तरायण यानी मकर संक्रांति लाती है खुशियां हम सब के जीवन में। इस बार Back to The Roots में, लोहड़ी की एक लोक कथा।
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S1 Ep30: Story of Ganga
इस बार लाये हैं एक ऐसी नदी की कहानी जिसने जीवन दिया करोड़ों को। कैसे आयी गंगा इस धरती पर और किन दो नदियों से मिल कर मिला इसे जीवदायिनी का ये रूप।
We bring to you the story of[...]
We bring to you the story of[...]
30: Story of Ganga
इस बार लाये हैं एक ऐसी नदी की कहानी जिसने जीवन दिया करोड़ों को। कैसे आयी गंगा इस धरती पर और किन दो नदियों से मिल कर मिला इसे जीवदायिनी का ये रूप।
We bring to you the story of a[...]
We bring to you the story of a[...]
S1 Ep29: Story of Diwali and Narak Chaturdashi
कार्तिक कृष्ण चतुर्दशी की वो कहानी जो शायद आपने सुनी न हो। जिस दिन को हम सब मनाते हैं दिवाली के त्यौहार की तरह, क्या है उसकी श्री कृष्ण से जुड़ी कहानी? जानिये दिवाली के ही दिन की एक अलग[...]
29: Story of Diwali and Narak Chaturdashi
कार्तिक कृष्ण चतुर्दशी की वो कहानी जो शायद आपने सुनी न हो। जिस दिन को हम सब मनाते हैं दिवाली के त्यौहार की तरह, क्या है उसकी श्री कृष्ण से जुड़ी कहानी? जानिये दिवाली के ही दिन की एक अलग[...]
S1 Ep28: Story of Vijayadashami
The story of victory of good over evil after one of the fiercest battle in our human history. The Story of Raavan dahan!!
28: Story of Vijayadashami
The story of victory of good over evil after one of the fiercest battle in our human history. The Story of Raavan dahan!!
S1 Ep27: Navratri Series Part 9 – Story of Siddhidatri
9 days, 9 stories. In today’s story we will talk about the one who gave our Gods special powers. Ninth of the Special Navratri Series, story of the bestower of powers, Siddhidatri.
27: Navratri Series Part 9 – Story of Siddhidatri
9 days, 9 stories. In today’s story we will talk about the one who gave our Gods special powers. Ninth of the Special Navratri Series, story of the bestower of powers, Siddhidatri.
S1 Ep26: Navratri Series Part 8 – Story of Mahagauri
9 days, 9 stories. Today’s story tells us how Shakti got her beauty back and became supremely radiant? Eighth of the Special Navratri Series, story of Mahagauri.
26: Navratri Series Part 8 – Story of Mahagauri
9 days, 9 stories. Today’s story tells us how Shakti got her beauty back and became supremely radiant? Eighth of the Special Navratri Series, story of Mahagauri.
S1 Ep25: Navratri Series Part 7 – Story of Kaalratri
9 days, 9 stories. Today’s story is about the fiercest form of Shakti. What made Mahakali descend in her most ferocious form? Seventh of the Special Navratri Series, story of Kaalratri.
25: Navratri Series Part 7 – Story of Kaalratri
9 days, 9 stories. Today’s story is about the fiercest form of Shakti. What made Mahakali descend in her most ferocious form? Seventh of the Special Navratri Series, story of Kaalratri.
S1 Ep24: Navratri Series Part 6 – Story of Katyayani
9 days, 9 stories. In today’s story we talk about the destroyer of evil. How did she slay the demon Mahishasua? Sixth of the Special Navratri Series, story of Katyayani.
24: Navratri Series Part 6 – Story of Katyayani
9 days, 9 stories. In today’s story we talk about the destroyer of evil. How did she slay the demon Mahishasua? Sixth of the Special Navratri Series, story of Katyayani.
S1 Ep23: Navratri Series Part 5 – Story of Skandmata
9 days, 9 stories. In today’s story we find out how did Maa Parvati get the name of Skandmata. What was the purpose of Skand or Karikeya’s birth? Fifth of the Special Navratri Series, story of Skandmata.
23: Navratri Series Part 5 – Story of Skandmata
9 days, 9 stories. In today’s story we find out how did Maa Parvati get the name of Skandmata. What was the purpose of Skand or Karikeya’s birth? Fifth of the Special Navratri Series, story of Skandmata.
S1 Ep22: Navratri Series Part 4 – Story of Kushmanda
9 days, 9 stories. Today’s story features the Goddess who created the Universe and the life forms. Fourth of the Special Navratri Series, story of Kushmanda.
22: Navratri Series Part 4 – Story of Kushmanda
9 days, 9 stories. Today’s story features the Goddess who created the Universe and the life forms. Fourth of the Special Navratri Series, story of Kushmanda.
S1 Ep21: Navratri Series Part 3 – Story of Chandraghantaa
9 days, 9 stories. In today’s story we see why the Goddess of serenity showed the malevolent side. Third of the Special Navratri Series, story of Chandraghantaa.
21: Navratri Series Part 3 – Story of Chandraghantaa
9 days, 9 stories. In today’s story we see why the Goddess of serenity showed the malevolent side. Third of the Special Navratri Series, story of Chandraghantaa.
S1 Ep20: Navratri Series Part 2 – Story of Brahmachaarini
9 days, 9 stories. In today’s story we see the resolve and sacrifice of the Goddess. Second of the Special Navratri Series, story of Brahmachaarini.
20: Navratri Series Part 2 – Story of Brahmachaarini
9 days, 9 stories. In today’s story we see the resolve and sacrifice of the Goddess. Second of the Special Navratri Series, story of Brahmachaarini.
S1 Ep19: Navratri Series Part 1 – Story of Shailputri
9 days, 9 stories. Back to The Roots brings to you stories of the 9 forms of Goddess Shakti. First of the Special Navratri Series, story of Shailputri.
19: Navratri Series Part 1 – Story of Shailputri
9 days, 9 stories. Back to The Roots brings to you stories of the 9 forms of Goddess Shakti. First of the Special Navratri Series, story of Shailputri.
S1 Ep18: Story of Adhik Maas
A month that was considered inauspicious. How did it become one of the most special months in our calendar. Story of “Adhik Maas”.
18: Story of Adhik Maas
A month that was considered inauspicious. How did it become one of the most special months in our calendar. Story of “Adhik Maas”.
S1 Ep17: Story of Pitr Paksh
This time we tell you a legend of the Pitr Paksh. How it became an important period to welcome our ancestors into our lives again and worship for them.
This episode comes with an additional fun fact story!! Do[...]
This episode comes with an additional fun fact story!! Do[...]
17: Story of Pitr Paksh
This time we tell you a legend of the Pitr Paksh. How it became an important period to welcome our ancestors into our lives again and worship for them.
This episode comes with an additional fun fact story!! Do listen
This episode comes with an additional fun fact story!! Do listen
S1 Ep16: Story of Ganeshotsav
He who is the God of Wisdom, he who is the remover of all obstacles, he who is born out of the earth, let’s revisit the story of his birth with us. What makes Ganesh one of the greatest deities[...]
16: Story of Ganeshotsav
He who is the God of Wisdom, he who is the remover of all obstacles, he who is born out of the earth, let’s revisit the story of his birth with us. What makes Ganesh one of the greatest deities[...]
S1 Ep15: Story of Krishna Janmashtami
The day when the Lord descended to give us the most important life lessons. The night that is as dramatic as the life of the Lord of the Lords. Our own Superhero!! Here's the story of Krishn Janmashtami!!
15: Story of Krishna Janmashtami
The day when the Lord descended to give us the most important life lessons. The night that is as dramatic as the life of the Lord of the Lords. Our own Superhero!! Here's the story of Krishn Janmashtami!!
S1 Ep14: Story of Rakshabandhan
The Bond that transcends the blood relations and the boundaries of faith. Here’s the story of Rakshabandhan and what is to be learnt from it. Let’s spread love and care.
14: Story of Rakshabandhan
The Bond that transcends the blood relations and the boundaries of faith. Here’s the story of Rakshabandhan and what is to be learnt from it. Let’s spread love and care.
S1 Ep13: Story of Teej
A series of Monsoon festivals that celebrate the natural feast of rains and that are dedicated to the eternal Shiv and Parvati. Here's the story of Teej and what makes it so special.
13: Story of Teej
A series of Monsoon festivals that celebrate the natural feast of rains and that are dedicated to the eternal Shiv and Parvati. Here's the story of Teej and what makes it so special.
S1 Ep12: Story of Shraavan Month – Saavan ka Mahina
The Month of Saawan (Shraavan) holds a special importance for the eternal balancer of the Universe, Lord Shiva. Here's the story behind his love for this Month.
12: Story of Shraavan Month – Saavan ka Mahina
The Month of Saawan (Shraavan) holds a special importance for the eternal balancer of the Universe, Lord Shiva. Here's the story behind his love for this Month.
S1 Ep11: Story of Guru Purnima
The special day dedicated to the Gurus in our lives. Listen to the story behind it. What makes it so special...
11: Story of Guru Purnima
The special day dedicated to the Gurus in our lives. Listen to the story behind it. What makes it so special...
S1 Ep10: Story of Ekadashi
The 11th day of the Vedic Calendar month is an auspicious one. What's the story? What makes it so special? That and much more...
वेदिक पंचांग के हर महीने की 11 तारीख़ होती है शुभ. क्या है इसकी कहानी? क्या[...]
वेदिक पंचांग के हर महीने की 11 तारीख़ होती है शुभ. क्या है इसकी कहानी? क्या[...]
10: Story of Ekadashi
The 11th day of the Vedic Calendar month is an auspicious one. What's the story? What makes it so special? That and much more...
वेदिक पंचांग के हर महीने की 11 तारीख़ होती है शुभ. क्या है इसकी कहानी? क्या बनाता[...]
वेदिक पंचांग के हर महीने की 11 तारीख़ होती है शुभ. क्या है इसकी कहानी? क्या बनाता[...]
S1 Ep9: The Great Banyan Tree
How important is nature in our culture and how closely knit we are. Here's how the Banyan Tree is rooted to sprituality in our culture. What makes is so special and let's hear an interesting story of "Vat Savitri Vrat".
9: The Great Banyan Tree
How important is nature in our culture and how closely knit we are. Here's how the Banyan Tree is rooted to sprituality in our culture. What makes is so special and let's hear an interesting story of "Vat Savitri Vrat".
S1 Ep8: Chaar Dham Series Part 4 – Puri
We reach Puri for the 4th of our Chaar Dham, the abode of Lord Jagannath. Listen to the story of how the legend of Lord Jagannath is so special. How it became such an important pilgrimage.
8: Chaar Dham Series Part 4 – Puri
We reach Puri for the 4th of our Chaar Dham, the abode of Lord Jagannath. Listen to the story of how the legend of Lord Jagannath is so special. How it became such an important pilgrimage.
S1 Ep7: Chaar Dham Series Part 3 – Dwarka
Our 3rd stoppage in our journey to the Chaar Dham is Shri Krishna's golden kingdom "Dwarka". What's the reason Shri Krishna came to this place and what makes this so special. Listen to the story of "Atlantis of the East[...]
7: Chaar Dham Series Part 3 – Dwarka
Our 3rd stoppage in our journey to the Chaar Dham is Shri Krishna's golden kingdom "Dwarka". What's the reason Shri Krishna came to this place and what makes this so special. Listen to the story of "Atlantis of the East[...]
S1 Ep6: Chaar Dham Series Part 2 – Rameshwaram
Second destination in our journey to the Chaar Dham. Listen to the legend of Rameshwaram in this edition.
6: Chaar Dham Series Part 2 – Rameshwaram
Second destination in our journey to the Chaar Dham. Listen to the legend of Rameshwaram in this edition.
S1 Ep5: Story of Eid
Holy month of Ramzan comes to an end with the festival of Eid. Here is what makes Eid so special.
5: Story of Eid
Holy month of Ramzan comes to an end with the festival of Eid. Here is what makes Eid so special.
S1 Ep4: Chaar Dham Series Part 1 – Badrinath Dham
First of our series on the four abodes of Lord Vishnu, the "Chaar Dham", this story tells about the legend of Badrinath Dham.
4: Chaar Dham Series Part 1 – Badrinath Dham
First of our series on the four abodes of Lord Vishnu, the "Chaar Dham", this story tells about the legend of Badrinath Dham.
S1 Ep3: Story of Holy Month of Ramzan
The Holy Month of Ramzan has huge relevance for not only muslims but Globally. The month of purity and good deeds, here's the story behind it.
3: Story of Holy Month of Ramzan
The Holy Month of Ramzan has huge relevance for not only muslims but Globally. The month of purity and good deeds, here's the story behind it.
S1 Ep2: Story of Akshay Tritiya
An important day in the Indian Calendar, Akshay Tritiya is known for its allegiance towards Lord Vishnu. One of the most auspicious days for Hindus and Jains, listen to the story behind this important festival.
2: Story of Akshay Tritiya
An important day in the Indian Calendar, Akshay Tritiya is known for its allegiance towards Lord Vishnu. One of the most auspicious days for Hindus and Jains, listen to the story behind this important festival.
S1 Ep1: Story of Baisakhi
Let's know about the festival of Baisakhi through the story behind it and how it became one of the most important festivals for Sikhs. Here's the story of Baisakhi.
1: Story of Baisakhi
Let's know about the festival of Baisakhi through the story behind it and how it became one of the most important festivals for Sikhs. Here's the story of Baisakhi.