Story of Lord Ganesha's wedding and the concept of Shubh-Laabh.

The story behind Shiv Parvati's love marriage and the evolution of Sati.

Himanshu narrates the tale of Goddess Durga and her lion.

Listen to the tale of Lord Vishnu's betrayal. In this episode Himanshu narrates a rarely told story of Lord Vishnu and his most devoted follower Vrinda, whom the Lord himself - betrayed.

How did Lord Krishna overcome the obstacles in the way marrying Rukmani? Himanshu narrates the tale of the most beloved couple in Indian mythological tales.

We know that Lord Hanuman is a follower of Lord Rama, but a theory suggests that they may be brothers. Himanshu narrates a tale which you have never heard before.

We know Laxman was Lord Rama's shadow, and his companion although his exile. But that's not it. Himanshu narrates all you need to know about one of the greatest warrior - Laxman and his sacrifice.

All of us know about Narad Muni who is seen in almost all mythological epics. But do you know he is considered first journalist of this world. But even Narad ji who was a BrahmaRishi had to suffer embarrassment just because he developed ego. This story of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you that whether a person is devil like Ravan or a saint like Narad. God never let anyone's ego live long.

The only way to defeat Ego is to deprive it of its source of energy. Ego takes people away from God or you may say that God doesn't let the ego grow in the people who are close to him. Thus, Lord Krishna once took help of Hanuman ji to destroy ego of three of his beloved people. This story of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you how God creates situations that may not be liked by his people but they are necessary to keep them on the right path.

Navratri - A festival of 9 days is celebrated in different ways with different reasons in our country but for just one purpose, to get blessings of Maa Durga. This is the time when one of the holiest pilgrimages of our country Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra opens the old holy cave for the devotees. But their is a strong belief that you can go for this Yatra only when you are called by Mata Vaishno Devi. This episode of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you the story behind Mata Vaishno Devi Holy Cave other places that you visit during this pilgrimage.

River Ganga is considered mother river in India. A river that takes away all the evils of the mankind. It is said that a holy dip in the Ganges open the doors of Moksha for the devotees. Bheeshm Pitamah, a popular character from the epic, Mahabharat was son of Maa Ganga but do you know that Ganga ji had 7 more sons whom she flushed away in the river just after giving them birth. This episode of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you the story behind the secret of Maa Ganga, who got married with a condition.

Bhagavad-gita is a conversation between Krishna and Arjuna. These conversations teach Arjuna that he has to fight on the battlefield and conquer the kingdom back. But after helping Arjun win Mahabharata, could you even think he can fight with his beloved lord Krishna. This story of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you how a situation turned a bhakt against his God he used the lessons taught to him by his lord against the same lord.

Arjun, Nakul, Sahdev, Yudhisthir, and Bheem are tested by Lord Shani. Maya Mahal presents a problem before each brother and one by one each of them fails. Until Yudhishthir comes forward to answer these problems. Himanshu narrates the complete story that will leave you baffled, wondering how relevant all these puzzles are for the Kalyuga.

Nothing makes your hero more heroic than a worthy opponent. Devs had good behaviour or sanskaras Asuras did all evil. But once Asuras decided to choose the right path become good like Devtas. This story of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you how Devtas felt bad when Asuras chose their path they came on a verge to become equal to them.

Asuras always pleased Gods to become immortal when denied they ask for a boon that makes it almost impossible for anyone to kill them.This story of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you how such a boon to an Asur forced Lord Vishnu to come on earth as two bodies but one soul - Nar Narayan.

Forgiving someone who tried to destroy you may not be that easy in today's times but yes there were few great souls who gave their lives for the benefit of the mankind without thinking twice. Such was Rishi Dadhichi. This episode of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you, how Rishi Dadhichi gave his life in a moment when asked by Indra the king of Devlok, who tried to kill him once. And how Indra killed a Demon but got cursed for Brahmhatya.

Shani Dev or Saturn is considered the most strict justice driven God in Kalyug. But his own family, from his father to step mother to his wife, everyone disgraced him. This episode of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you about the life of this ruling planet who rules you for 19 years in Mahadasha his Sade-Saati fears you the most.

Eldest Son of Ravan - Meghnad, when born, cried so loud that it sounded like the thunder of the clouds this his how he was named Meghnad. But the second biggest character of Ravan's Army earned the title of Indrajit by winning a war over the lord of God's Indra. This episode of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you the mysteries of Indrajit's death how even after the death he helped his wife Sulochana win respect of his enemies.

The famous Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra is also known as the Chariot Festival. It remains one of the most important festivals in the country and Odisha attracts millions of devotees thronging the annual chariot procession just to get one glimpse of the Lord. Who is Lord Jagannath whats the story behind this Festival ? This episode of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you the celebration of Lord Jagannath's birth then how devotees take care of him with all the love, warmth dedication to get him ready for his first public appearance

The legendary King of Ikshvaku Dynasty King Harishchandra was a truthful man, who never lied in his life and is therefore also called Satyavadi (one who always speaks truth). This episode of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you how a Shani Dasha changed King Harishchandra's life that even in the worst phase he didn't leave the path of truth.

Shri Krishna once said "A man is made by his belief. As he believes, so he becomes. Thus, when Karma bai of Jagannath Puri offered him Khichdi as a mother, he ate all of it and this became a regular phenomena. This episode of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you how God responded to the love of his devotee crossing all the boundaries, giving birth to a new tradition which is followed till date

Mahakaleshwar is considered & celebrated as the King of Ujjain. People have a bond of love & devotion with him. Even a autowala chants Jai Mahakaal before starting the auto & chants the same after recieving the charge in Ujjain. Mahakaleshwar temple is one of the 12 jyothirlinga Temple (Holy temples in Shaivism) & is located at the bank's of Shipra river where Kumbh mela takes place  every 12 years. He is also the Kuladevata for the Kuru dynasty( Pandavas & Kauravas). Mahakaleshwar is considered the king of ujjain & no one, even Vikramadithya too ruled ujjain by staying at the boundary of the city. This episode of Holy Tales with Himanshu Sharma will tell you about the devotee whose worship got Mahadev in Ujjain forever.

Eklavya, a student who gave his thumb in Gurudakshina to Dronacharya was such an insignificant character of Mahabharata who denigrates the aura of central characters, by performing a significant action that produces a consequential impact on the future course of events. This episode of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you the story of Eklavya who disparages the heroic greatness of Arjuna, the gallant conqueror of the great epic Mahabharata and gleams with his chivalry, his sacrifice, and his devotion to the preceptor.

Raavan the warrior brahmin, the worshipper of Lord Shiva also known to the world as Lankapati. But what is the story behind him becoming Lankapati, know more about the epic tale only on Holytales by Himanshu Sharma on the Red Podcast.

Shardiya Navaratri is a major festival of Hinduism. This festival of worship of Goddess Shakti starts October 17. According to Hindu Panchang, Navratri festival starts from Pratipada of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month which continues till Navami date. In Navaratri, the nine forms of Maa Durga are worshiped and the devotees observe Mata Rani for nine days. On the first day of Navratri, where there is a law to do Ghatasthapana in the auspicious time, then on the last day, a fast is opened by worshiping Kanyas, the young girls.   Today is the first Navratri where First form of Maa Durga- Maa Shailputri is worshipped.  This episode by Himanshu Sharma will tell you the story of Maa Shailputri along with the special Mantra to worship her.

Shardiya Navaratri is a major festival of Hinduism. This festival of worship of Goddess Shakti starts October 17. According to Hindu Panchang, Navratri festival starts from Pratipada of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month which continues till Navami date. In Navaratri, the nine forms of Maa Durga are worshiped and the devotees observe Mata Rani for nine days. On the first day of Navratri, where there is a law to do Ghatasthapana in the auspicious time, then on the last day, a fast is opened by worshiping Kanyas, the young girls.   Today is the Third Navratri where Third form of Maa Durga- Maa Chandraghanta is worshipped.  This episode by Himanshu Sharma will tell you the story of Chandraghanta along with the special Mantra to worship her.

Shardiya Navaratri is a major festival of Hinduism. This festival of worship of Goddess Shakti starts October 17. According to Hindu Panchang, Navratri festival starts from Pratipada of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month which continues till Navami date. In Navaratri, the nine forms of Maa Durga are worshiped and the devotees observe Mata Rani for nine days. On the first day of Navratri, where there is a law to do Ghatasthapana in the auspicious time, then on the last day, a fast is opened by worshiping Kanyas, the young girls.   Today is the Fourth Navratri where Fourth form of Maa Durga- Maa Kushmanda is worshipped.  This episode by Himanshu Sharma will tell you the story of Maa Kushmanda along with the special Mantra to worship her.

Shardiya Navaratri is a major festival of Hinduism. This festival of worship of Goddess Shakti starts October 17. According to Hindu Panchang, Navratri festival starts from Pratipada of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month which continues till Navami date. In Navaratri, the nine forms of Maa Durga are worshiped and the devotees observe Mata Rani for nine days. On the first day of Navratri, where there is a law to do Ghatasthapana in the auspicious time, then on the last day, a fast is opened by worshiping Kanyas, the young girls.   Today is the Fifth Navratri where Fifth form of Maa Durga- Maa Skandmata is worshipped.  This episode by Himanshu Sharma will tell you the story of Maa Skandmata along with the special Mantra to worship her.

Shardiya Navaratri is a major festival of Hinduism. This festival of worship of Goddess Shakti starts October 17. According to Hindu Panchang, Navratri festival starts from Pratipada of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month which continues till Navami date. In Navaratri, the nine forms of Maa Durga are worshiped and the devotees observe Mata Rani for nine days. On the first day of Navratri, where there is a law to do Ghatasthapana in the auspicious time, then on the last day, a fast is opened by worshiping Kanyas, the young girls.   Today is the Sixth Navratri where Sixth form of Maa Durga- Maa Katyayani is worshipped.  This episode by Himanshu Sharma will tell you the story of Maa Katyayani along with the special Mantra to worship her.

Shardiya Navaratri is a major festival of Hinduism. This festival of worship of Goddess Shakti starts October 17. According to Hindu Panchang, Navratri festival starts from Pratipada of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month which continues till Navami date. In Navaratri, the nine forms of Maa Durga are worshiped and the devotees observe Mata Rani for nine days. On the first day of Navratri, where there is a law to do Ghatasthapana in the auspicious time, then on the last day, a fast is opened by worshiping Kanyas, the young girls.   Today is the Seventh Navratri where Sevevth form of Maa Durga- Maa Kaalratrii is worshipped.  This episode by Himanshu Sharma will tell you the story of Maa Kaalratriani along with the special Mantra to worship her.

Shardiya Navaratri is a major festival of Hinduism. This festival of worship of Goddess Shakti starts October 17. According to Hindu Panchang, Navratri festival starts from Pratipada of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month which continues till Navami date. In Navaratri, the nine forms of Maa Durga are worshiped and the devotees observe Mata Rani for nine days. On the first day of Navratri, where there is a law to do Ghatasthapana in the auspicious time, then on the last day, a fast is opened by worshiping Kanyas, the young girls.   Today is the Eighth Navratri where Eighth form of Maa Durga-Maa Mahagauri is worshipped.  This episode by Himanshu Sharma will tell you the story of Maa Mahagauri along with the special Mantra to worship her.

Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali Festival. Dhan means Money & Teras means thirteenth i.e thirteenth day of Krishna Paksh of Kartik Month.This day is not limited to shopping of gold & utensils. It has greater relevance in terms of Indian Mythology. This episode of Holy Tales will tell you the reasons behind worshipping Maa Laxmi, Kuber & Dhanvantari.

Narak Chaturdashi, also called chhoti Diwali holds special significance as Lord Krishna married 16100 women after killing a demon this day. It is also considered birth day of Lord Hanuman. This episode of Holy Tales will tell you the reasons behind worshipping Maa Laxmi, Yamraj, Hanuman ji & Lord Krishna on this auspicious day.

Diwali, also called Dipawali is one of the major religious festivals which is celebrated on the Amavasyaof the lunar month Kartik. The name is derived from the Sanskrit term dipavali, meaning “row of lights.” The festival generally symbolizes the victory of light over darkness.  This episode of Holy Tales will tell you the reasons behind worshipping Maa Laxmi & Ganpati on this day.

It is believed that God took different avatars to end the chaos created by the Rakshasas (devils), torturing of innocent, to establish righteousness and to protect the dignity of the Vedas. But killing Ravan was not the only reason for Seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Ram. This episode of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you few more reasons other than Ravan's cruelty that made Lord Vishnu take Shri Ram Avtar.

Goddess Kali is regarded as the most fierce and destructive form of Shakti. She has a dark complexion, red eyes and has four arms. In one of Her hands She carries a sword (khadaga) and in another hand She carries the decapitated head of a demon. But in temples you will se her idol stepping over Lord Shiva. This episode of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you the interesting story - why Kali stepped on Shiva's chest?

Divine relationship between Shri Ram & his bhakt Hanuman can not be described with mere words. The chemistry between both was so strong that even before asking for something Hanuman ji knows what his lord Shri Ram wants. But this dedication once caused jealous among the family members of Shri Ram.  This episode of Holy Tales with Himanshu Sharma will tell you the brilliance of Hanuman ji in handling this situation to stay close to his Lord Shri Ram.

Somnath Jyotirling - Established by Moon  Somnath Jyotirling is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva. Legend says that Moon prayed to Lord Shiva and established this Jyotirlinga by Himself and hence gets the name as Soma means Moon. This story of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you the reason behind the changing  Moon's size every month and how Lord Shiva helped decaying Moon.

The greatest of Lords - Mahadev Shiva is the energy believed to make every living being alive. This energy drives both living & non-living things.   Mahashivratri is a festival celebrated every year by the devotees of Lord Shiva to honour him.   This story of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you about a tribal hunter Chitrabhanu,  how his life & emotions changed when he unknowingly  prayed Lord Shiva on Mahashivratri.

India's one of the most popular & loved festival is HOLI-the festival of Colors. It also have a story of Lord Vishnu's Devotee Prahlad & his devil father Hiranyakashyap which again proves the victory of good over evil. But all you know is very little. This episode of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you some hidden details about Hiranyakashyap, Prahlad & Lord Vishnu's Narsimha Avatar which you would have never heard.

Lord Krishna was eighth incarnation or avatar of Lord Vishnu and also a supreme god in his own right. He came to this earth in human form due to which like any other human he has to leave his body. This episode of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you the story of Saamb, son of Lord Krishna & how did his mischief played an important role in the  death of his father, end of his dynasty leading to the end of Dwapar Yug & start of Kalyug...

Kumbhakarna, brother of Ravan despite his gigantic size was a good man. He fought the war against Rama only because of his older brother. But once his boon became a curse for him. This episode of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you about the life of Kumbhkaran & the reason for his long - 6 month sleeping habit.

Kaikeyi is one of the most misunderstood women from Ramayana. She was the daughter of King Ashwapati & was one of the three wives of King Dasharatha and the Queen of Ayodhya. She was the only sister to seven brothers. Kaikeyi grew up without a maternal influence as her father banished her mother when she was very young. This episode of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you the real reason behind Kaikayi's wish to ask for 14 years of exile for Lord Rama

Located at the southernmost tip of India, Kanyakumari is the popular edge of the country. But this name has much more relevance in terms of Hindu Pauranik tales. This episode of Holy Tales with Himanshu Sharma will tell you about the story of Devi Kanyakumari on whose name this city got its identity.

At the tip of Indian subcontinent, where three mighty oceans – The Indian Ocean, Arabian sea and Bay of Bengal meet, lies the shrine of the goddess Kanyakumari . This episode of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you the story & the hidden facts of this temple & the place alongwith the details how they got their names.

The pre-eminent abode of Lord Vishnu, Badrinath Dham is one of the holiest of the holy shrines of Char Dham Yatra. This episode of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you the story behind this home of Lord Vishnu & also a reason why blowing conch is prohibited in Badrinath due to two devil brothers - Atapi Vatapi.

Sita Mata is indeed the ideal example of a woman and possesses all the good qualities that a traditional Indian woman is expected to possess. She was the ideal daughter to her parents, ideal wife to her husband, Rama, and the ideal mother to her twins, Luv and Kush but once she became so angry that she killed an entire army. This episode of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you the story of an ideal wife who fought with an entire army & cruel devil who tried to kill her husband

If I ask you how many brothers  Shri Ram had. You will instantly answer that Shri Ram had 3 brothers but most of you must be clueless about Sister of Shri Rama. This episode of Holy Takes by Himanshu Sharma will tell you the story of Shanta, the eldest daughter of Raja Dashrath & how he sacrificed her to grow his lineage.

Hanuman ji is also known as Pawan Putra as he was born with the blessings of Pawan Dev. Similarly, one of the Pandav in Mahabharata, Bheem was also called Pawan Putra for the same reason. This episode of Holy Tales by Himanshu Sharma will tell you how immortal God Hanuman ji helped his brother Bheem after the epic Mahabharata war.