Namaskar India - Tales from Indian History and Mythology
Namaskar India - Tales from Indian History and Mythology
Aradhana Duppala
Welcome to Namaskar India, a podcast that takes you on a journey through the fascinating history and mythology of India. Join us as we explore the epic tales of gods and goddesses, heroes and villains, and the timeless wisdom they impart. Together we'll uncover the secrets of India's past and discover how they continue to shape its present. Whether you're a history buff or a mythology enthusiast, "Namaskar India" is the podcast for you. Contact, follow and support my work - all in one place: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NamaskarIndia⁠⁠⁠ UPI ID: 9893547492@ptaxis
Why Kashi Never Died: How Varanasi Survived Through Time | Varanasi Series
If Kashi was destroyed so many times, why did it never disappear?This episode explores the deeper idea behind Varanasi’s survival — from sacred geography and ritual memory to the concept of an “invisible city” that cannot be erased.Contact, follow and support my work - all in one place: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NamaskarIndia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UPI ID: 9893547492@ptaxisTopic: Indian mythology | Hindu mythology | Hinduism
May 4
7 min
Kashi Through Fire: Vishwanath, Gyanvapi & the History of Destruction | Varanasi Series
Kashi is called eternal — but its history tells a different story.From ancient urban roots to the repeated destruction and rebuilding of the Vishveshvara temple and the emergence of Gyanvapi, this episode traces how Varanasi endured across centuries of change.Contact, follow and support my work - all in one place: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NamaskarIndia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UPI ID: 9893547492@ptaxisTopic: Indian mythology | Hindu mythology | Hinduism
Apr 27
19 min
Shakti in Kashi: Vishalakshi, Annapurna & Kali | Varanasi Series
Kashi is known as the city of Lord Shiva — but is it complete without Shakti? In this episode, we explore the feminine divine presence that animates Varanasi through three sacred forms: Vishalakshi, the Shakti Peeth of Kashi; Annapurna, the goddess who sustains both body and spirit; and Manikarnika, where Kali prepares the soul for liberation. From nourishment to release, this episode reveals why Kashi cannot be understood through Shiva alone. To understand Kashi is to understand the union of Shiva and Shakti.Contact, follow and support my work - all in one place: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NamaskarIndia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UPI ID: 9893547492@ptaxisTopic: Indian mythology | Hindu mythology | Hinduism
Apr 20
11 min
Dev Deepavali: The Story of Tripurasura and Tripurantaka | Varanasi Series
What is Dev Deepavali, and why is it called the Diwali of the Gods? In this episode, we explore the ancient myth of Tripurasura, the cosmic destruction by Lord Shiva as Tripurantaka, and the symbolism behind Kashi’s million lamps on Kartik Purnima. A journey from Vedic texts to the living festival of light in Varanasi.Contact, follow and support my work - all in one place: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NamaskarIndia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UPI ID: 9893547492@ptaxisTopic: Indian mythology | Hindu mythology | Hinduism
Apr 13
7 min
The Moksha Economy of Kashi: Death, Karma and Divine Justice | Varanasi Series
What happens after death in Kashi? In this episode, we explore the Hindu concept of moksha, the justice of Kalabhairava, the ritual of Pind Daan, and the belief that Lord Shiva grants final liberation through the Tarak Mantra. A deep dive into karma, ancestral debt, and divine justice in Varanasi.Contact, follow and support my work - all in one place: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NamaskarIndia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UPI ID: 9893547492@ptaxisTopic: Indian mythology | Hindu mythology | Hinduism
Apr 6
8 min
Return to the Elements: Death Without Fear in Kashi | Varanasi Series
Discover why death loses its terror in Kashi, where the final journey follows the sacred order of five elements. Join us as we unravel one of Kashi's deepest mysteries - its unique relationship with mortality.Contact, follow and support my work - all in one place: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NamaskarIndia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UPI ID: 9893547492@ptaxisTopic: Indian mythology | Hindu mythology | Hinduism
Mar 30
11 min
84 Ghats of Varanasi: The Sacred Riverfront | Varanasi Series
Journey along the sacred riverfront of Varanasi as we walk from Assi to Adi Keshava Ghat at dawn. Discover how 84 ghats form Vishnu's cosmic body, and experience how each step reveals stories of gods, saints, and seekers. Explore how these ancient steps connect earth to the divine. Join us for a transformative morning walk where mythology meets living tradition on the banks of the Ganga.Contact, follow and support my work - all in one place: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NamaskarIndia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UPI ID: 9893547492@ptaxisTopic: Indian mythology | Hindu mythology | Hinduism
Mar 23
18 min
The River That Flows Northwards: Ganga in Kashi | Varanasi Series
Discover why the mighty Ganges suddenly changes course in Varanasi, flowing northward in a rare phenomenon known as Uttar Vahini Ganga. From its divine descent from heaven to the mesmerizing evening aartis, explore how this sacred river shapes the spiritual identity of Kashi. Join us for a journey where geology meets mythology, and natural wonder transforms into divine presence. Contact, follow and support my work - all in one place: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NamaskarIndia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UPI ID: 9893547492@ptaxisTopic: Indian mythology | Hindu mythology | Hinduism
Mar 16
10 min
Divine Authority in Kashi: Shiva & Kaal Bhairav | Varanasi Series
Discover how Kashi (Varanasi) is governed by divine powers, with Shiva manifesting through the Jyotirlinga and Kaal Bhairav serving as the city's celestial guardian. Contact, follow and support my work - all in one place: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NamaskarIndia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UPI ID: 9893547492@ptaxisTopic: Indian mythology | Hindu mythology | Hinduism
Mar 9
12 min
Kashi: The Eternal City of Shiva | Varanasi Series
Discover why Kashi (modern-day Varanasi) is considered more than just one of the world's oldest living cities. Ancient Indian scriptures describe it as a cosmic instrument, a bridge between earthly and divine realms. From its unique position among the Sapta Puri (seven sacred cities of India) to its status as Avimukt Kshetra (the never-forsaken territory), explore the profound spiritual significance that makes Kashi the ultimate sacred space in Hindu tradition. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of this eternal city through scriptural wisdom and sacred geography.Contact, follow and support my work - all in one place: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NamaskarIndia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UPI ID: 9893547492@ptaxisTopic: Indian mythology | Hindu mythology | Hinduism
Mar 2
11 min
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