Devlok With Devdutt Pattanaik

Renowned mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik takes viewers on a voyage of Hindu mythology as he hosts Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik. The show highlights characters, stories, events and symbols from the religion deciphering their true meaning. Each episode covers one phenomenon from the great texts. From the concept of the Holy Triad Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva to the different avatars of the Goddess Durga, each episode is engaging and addictive making mythology relevant even today.

• Ep 1

  1.Ramayana And Mahabharata

  10-10-201524 min

  Devdutt Pattanaik uncovers the hidden stories of the greatest epics in Hindu mythology, Ramayana and Mahabharata. Like the Sumerians, Hindus wrote poetic stories which focused on t...

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• Ep 2

  2.Trimurti

  17-10-201522 min

  Trimurti translates as three forms. It is an iconographic representation of God in Hinduism which depicts divinity as a three-faced figure. These three faces represent God's roles...

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• Ep 3

  3.Colours

  24-10-201523 min

  Colors have deep meaning in Hindu culture beyond decoration. Hindus use specific colors for deities and their clothes to show their traits. Red, green, and saffron are common in ri...

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• Ep 4

  4.Shiva

  31-10-201524 min

  Shiva is one of the most powerful Hindu gods and part of the Trimurti. Known as the Destroyer, he is a complex deity. Devdutt Pattanaik explains that Shiva represents death and des...

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• Ep 5

  5.Jeev Jantu

  07-11-201524 min

  Hindu mythology features many supernatural beings who live in different worlds, or Lokas, and are children of Brahma. Devas live in Dev-Lok, Asuras in Paa-tal, and Nagas in Nag-Lok...

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• Ep 6

  6.Indra

  14-11-201522 min

  Indra Dev is the god of rain and thunder and a primary Vedic deity. Devdutt Pattanaik explains that Indra is often insecure and jealous, leading him to disrupt meditations and caus...

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• Ep 7

  7.Boons & Curses

  21-11-201524 min

  Hindu stories use boons for good events and curses for bad ones to explain karma. Devdutt Pattanaik shares examples like King Dasharatha's boon to Queen Kaikeyi, which forced Rama...

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• Ep 8

  8.Heaven & Hell

  28-11-201522 min

  In Hinduism, heaven and hell are called swarga and naraka. Heaven is for good souls and devas, while hell brings pain and demons. However, Hinduism also emphasizes that there is no...

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• Ep 9

  9.Shakti

  05-12-201523 min

  Shakti is the cosmic energy that powers the world and serves as God's dynamic form. Devdutt Pattanaik explains that Shakti is the universal mother goddess of power and creativity....

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• Ep 10

  10.Ganesha

  12-12-201523 min

  Lord Ganesha is one of Hinduism's most popular deities, representing supreme consciousness in all beings. Devdutt Pattanaik explains that as the son of Shiva and Parvati, Ganesha u...

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• Ep 11

  11.Asthras

  19-12-201524 min

  Hindu deities use powerful weapons called astras, featured in scriptures like the Vedas, Puranas, Ramayana, and Mahabharata. Devdutt Pattanaik explores various divine weapons, thei...

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• Ep 12

  12.Vaahanas

  26-12-201524 min

  In Hindu mythology, a vahana is a deity's mount that carries or pulls. Devdutt Pattanaik explores these animal mounts, explaining how their traits match the strengths of the deitie...

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• Ep 13

  13.Ganga

  02-01-201623 min

  The Ganga is Hinduism's most sacred river, used for prayers, ancestor homage, and ritual water collection called Gangajal. Devdutt Pattanaik explores the river's mythological histo...

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• Ep 14

  14.Gita

  09-01-201624 min

  The Bhagavad Gita is a sacred Hindu text featuring dialogue between prince Arjuna and Krishna. Devdutt Pattanaik analyzes this text using geography, history, and philosophy analogi...

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• Ep 15

  15.Yatra

  16-01-201624 min

  In Hinduism, yatra or pilgrimage helps people connect with their spiritual goals. Devdutt Pattanaik explores famous pilgrimage centers like Dhams, Kshetras, Peetas, and Melas. The...

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• Ep 16

  16.Gods and Food

  23-01-201623 min

  In Hindu mythology, deities are associated with specific food offerings to keep them happy. Devdutt Pattanaik discusses favorite foods of various gods, exploring the folklore behin...

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• Ep 17

  17.Yugas

  30-01-201625 min

  Hindu mythology features four great epochs: Satya Yuga, Treta Yuga, Dwapara Yuga, and Kali Yuga. Devdutt Pattanaik explains the evolution and significance of these Yugas. The episo...

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• Ep 18

  18.The Beginning

  06-02-201623 min

  Hindu mythology features four great epochs: Satya Yuga, Treta Yuga, Dwapara Yuga, and Kali Yuga. Devdutt Pattanaik explains the evolution and significance of these Yugas. The episo...

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• Ep 19

  19.Dikpala

  13-02-201623 min

  Devdutt Pattanaik introduces the Dikpalas, the Hindu deities who guard the directions of space. Though rarely worshiped, cardinal guardians include Kubera, Yama, Indra, and Varuna....

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• Ep 20

  20.Vivaah

  20-02-201624 min

  Hindu mythology features stories of divine love and marriage filled with drama. Devdutt Pattanaik discusses how these tales use storytelling to explain deep philosophy. Stories of...

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• Ep 21

  21.Shape Shifting

  27-02-201623 min

  In mythology, shape-shifting involves transforming into another form through intellect, divine intervention, or boons and curses. Devdutt Pattanaik explores the concept of shape-sh...

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• Ep 22

  22.Avatars of Vishnu

  05-03-201624 min

  In Hindu mythology, an avatar is the descent of a deity to Earth, most notably associated with Vishnu to restore dharma. Devdutt Pattanaik introduces Vishnu's avatars, discussing t...

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• Ep 23

  23.Nakshtras And Grahas

  12-03-201623 min

  Nakshatras and grahas-representing star constellations and astrological figures-are important elements of Hindu mythology. Devdutt Pattanaik shares stories about prominent nakshatr...

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• Ep 24

  24.Plants and Gods

  19-03-201624 min

  In Hindu mythology, sacred trees and plants like the peepal, bel, banyan, and amla are deeply revered. Devdutt Pattanaik shares stories from the Vedas and Puranas explaining their...

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• Ep 25

  25.Puja

  26-03-201623 min

  Puja is a key act of showing reverence to the divine in Hindu mythology. Devdutt Pattanaik explains different types of puja, yagnas, temple abhishekas, and festivals like Durga Puj...

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