Devlok Mini - Who are the Ashwini Kumaras?

India is a land of colors and festivals. But how did the world get it's colorful clothes? There was a well kept secret of India that was the reason behind how colors came into our garments. #RangDeEpic video that features Devdutt who explains significance of colours in Indian history and mythology. Watch this Devlok Mini with Devdutt Pattanaik that explores how India became an origin for colored clothes. Find out what was India's best kept secret from the world was.. In this Mini.

Devdutt Pattanaik talks about how there are theories about Arjun listening to Gita that have been brought forward by the Intellectuals. One of the theory states that Lord Krishna stopped the time to preach 18 Chapters of Gita to Arjun in the middle of the Mahabharata's Battle.

Devdutt Pattanaik talks about a story from Ramayana, how Lord Indra reacted when he felt insecure with one of Lord Rama's Ancestor and what were the consequences of his action.

Devdutt Pattanaik explains the concept of rituals. Why wife is referred as “Vamangi” left hand of Grihasta.

Devdutt Pattanaik talks about how Bheem was reborn in Naglok and the lessons he learnt from there inspired him to become a great cook.

Devdutt Pattanaik puts forward a thoeory about the time difference in human world and the world where Gods recide. One of the theory says that Lord Shiva's 100 years is equal to eye blink for Devi.

Devdutt Pattanaik explains how direction are precieved in Indian Mythology. He also puts forward story of how Lord Shiva asked his helpers to search in North Direction to find a head for Lord Ganesh after he beheaded him.

Devdutt Pattanaik talks about the time when Lord Vishnu descended to Earth in the form of Lord Tirupati Balaji to make up with Devi Laxmi, in this process Lord Vishnu ends up taking a huge loan from Kuber. Lord Tirupati Balaji is still paying his debt to Kuber.

Devdutt Pattanaik explains why Lord Ganesha is also called as “Gangeye” a Foster Child of Goddess Ganga.

Devdutt Pattanaik talks about how Bhagwad Gita made its way into scripts, as Lord Krishna recited the Chapters of Gita to Arjun.

Devdutt Pattanaik explains how holy places came to be known as Tirthas in Hindu Mythology and why one needs to bath in Tirth places.

Devdutt Pattanaik describes the appearance of Chamunda Devi who is a form of Kali Maa, explains her distinctive characteristics and features and what is Chamunda Devi's “Vahana” Preference.

Devdutt Pattanaik explains the significance of worshiping Naag, how Naag is considered as a symbol of fertility. He also talks about the power of “Naag Mani” and “Kundalini”.

Devdutt Pattanaik talks about the unknown story about Kartikeya temples, how Lord Kartikeya went to South region of India and decided to stay on Mountains.

Devdutt Pattanaik explains how there are no terms and conditions to attain the knowledge of Bhagwad Gita, we need to understand our self in order to understand others.

Devdutt Pattanaik talks about how there are theories about Arjun listening to Gita that have been brought forward by the Intellectuals.One of the theory states that Lord Krishna stopped the time to preach 18 Chapters of Gita to Arjun in the middle of the Mahabharata's Battle.

Devdutt Pattanaik talks about how Lord Indra and Lord Surya's Son are mentioned in Ramayana and Mahabharata and the stories behind it.

Devdutt Pattanaik talks about how qualities of a True King is expressed through stories in India and what is the story behind Singhasan Battisi.

Devdutt Pattnaik captures the thought behind the Indian way of sculpting temples. Delving on different interpretations, Devdutt explores the various perspectives and opinions regarding the presence of erotic art in Indian temples.

Devdutt Pattanaik talks about poems of Geet Govind and the meaning behind these poetries along with the greatness of Hindu Tradition.

Gram Devata often referred to as the guardian deity is believed to be the protector of the entire town or village from any possible danger. Watch this video to find out what Devdutt Pattanaik has to say on Gram Devata.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik narrates two interesting tales where Narad Muni visits Krishna’s city of Dwarka.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik explains the significance of Suhaag and Tilak in Hindu culture.

In this Devlok mini, Devdutt Pattanaik talks about how mythology connects whole of India together.

Devdutt Pattanaik talks about the origin of Shabri's tales in Hindu mythology, and how this story evolved over time.

Devdutt Pattanaik explores the role of the choreographed Kashi Yatra in South Indian weddings in this #DevlokMini.

In this #DevlokMini Devdutt Pattniak explains how the concept of Karma evolved in India.

In this #DevlokMini Devdutt Pattniak explains Ravana's family tree.

In this Devlok mini, Devdutt Pattanaik explains the relationship between Surya Dev and Hanuman and the reason why Hanuman is also known as Sankat Mochan.

In this Devlok mini Devdutt Pattanaik talks about the mythological associations with Karwa Chauth and the and the significance of the moon in the rituals.

In this Devlok mini Devdutt Pattanaik talks about different versions of Ramayana and its myriad stories, one of the story being the Agni Pareekhsha of Lakshman.

In this Devlok mini Devdutt Pattnaik talks about Bhagwaan as guru and Bhagwaan as God as per Hinduism and Jainism.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik explains the different realms in afterlife according to Greek mythology.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik talks about the Vedic portrayal of Lord Shiva as Rudra.

In this #DevlokMini, Devdutt Pattanaik talks about the Ram Rasik Sampradaya and its tradition of meditating to attain divine bliss.

Tune in to #DevlokMini to immerse in the world of myths, mythology, folklore and legends with Devdutt Pattanaik. 

In this Devlok mini, Devdutt Pattanaik tells the story of Parakshit, last of the Pandavas and the story Sukhumuni narrates to him.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattaniak talks about the concept of goddess Kali and goddess Gauri and the symbolism associated with them.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattaniak ponders about the significance of aatma and quest for meaning of life

In this Devlok mini, Devddutt Pattaniak talks aboutShuka Saptati,the seventy tales on love and relationships.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattaniak talks about the concept of Gram Devi and its co-relation with abundance and fertility

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattaniak introduces us to another interpretation of Lord Hanuman-  the intellectual, the poet, a misfit in the world of monkeys.  

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik talks about Kundalakesi, her love story and the reason why she adopts Buddhism and becomes a Buddhist monk.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattaniak explores the different philosophers and poets of the Hindu bhakti tradition and its movement from south to north India.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik compares the story of the threeagyakari putras, Bhishma, Puru and Ramaas heexplains the subtle concept of Dharma Sukshma versus Dharma.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik describes the wild beasts in Greek as well and Hindu mythology and how their strong characteristics were a favourite of the royalty.

In this Devlok Mini, @devduttpattanaik explains the concept of yoga and yoga sutra.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik explains the remarkable similarities between Greek and Hindu mythology. He cites the example of the famous Achilles's heel and the legend of Gandhari and her son Duryodhan.

In this episode of Devlok Mini, @devuduttpattanaik explains the legend of the birth of Mandodari, the wife of Ravana, from a frog. He explains how Goddess Parvati turns a frog into a damsel, to fulfil Ravana's wish. 

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik talks about why the number '33' holds great importance in Vedic mythology.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik talks about the world's first ever story told by Shiva to Shakti. He describes Shiva's vast and incalculable knowledge and how he shares it with his wife. 

 In this Devlok Mini, @devduttpattanaik talks about the story of King Nala and his wife, Damyanti. He talks about the support that Damyanti offered to her husband and why she was a role model for Draupadi.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik talks about the unconventional love story of Chitrangada & Arjuna.

In this Devlok mini, Devdutt Pattanaik talks about the generosity of Karna and his unwavering commitment to charity. Devdutt further explains the curse of the Earth Goddess which would later become the cause of Karna's death.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik talks about how Ulupi kidnaps Arjun and forces him to marry her. In Tamil Mahabharat, the sacrifice of Iravan, the son of Arjun and Ulupi, is considered to be the reason why Pandavas win the war.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik talks about the celestial elephants the surround Goddess Laxmi and why, in India, elephants are associated with rain and fertility.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik, talks about the relationship between Brahma and Varaha as mentioned in the vedic text Brahman. He narrates the two stories that elucidate their connection during Yagya Parampara.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik, talks about Ram's older sister, Shanta who is believed to have been furious with Ram's decision to abandon Sita after they return back to Ayodhya.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik talks about Hanuman and his curious nature. Hanuman convinces theomniscientSurya Dev, to share his extensive knowledge with him. This is the reason why Hanuman is associated with great knowledge.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik talks about the period of vanvas in the life of Pandavas and how they gained an immense amount of knowledge during this period so that they could become better kings.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik shares a story of how the Pandavas get intimidated by Karna's archery skills and begin to demean him for being a Saarthi putra. However, Duryodhana wishes to give Karna a chance on the basis of merit. Was this Duryodhana's strategy to defeat the Pandavas or was he really being nice?

n this Devlok Mini, @devduttpattanaik narrates the tale of Duryodhana's children- Laxman and Laxmana and the twists in their respective love stories.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik talks about the various names of Hanuman and stories of his origin while elaborating on His connection with Lord Shiva.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik talks about Jaimini, a disciple of Ved Vyas. When Jaimini has a few doubts about the story of Mahabharata, his journey for clarity takes him to four birds that are believed to have witnessed the war of Mahabharata.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik explains how elephants have a significant role to play in Indian festivals. He narrates the story that highlights their importance in mythology and on auspicious occasions.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik explains what the name Ved Vyaas means and how he was responsible for organising the Vedas and Puranas as we know them today.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik draws analogies between the meaning of Trimurti and how their role in our lives are as relevant today as they were centuries ago.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik explains the significance of the colours Hindu Goddesses are dressed in and how each colour is connected to various natural elements and seasons.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik explains how the stories of Asuras and Indra are cyclical in nature and how every Asura story in our mythology revolves around the same basic premise. 

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik talks about our ancient Rishis and the source of their power to give Vardaan or Shraap, and how in doing so they get further entangled in this world from which they seek moksha.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik describes how the idea of Shaitan and Hell is peculiar in Hinduism, and how Yama is the God who keeps track of your karmas and decides where, when, and how you will be born again.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik explains how, when, and why the great epics in Hinduism, Ramayana and Mahabharata, came into existence and became significant to people.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik explains the different personality traits of the divine sisters Ganga and Yamuna (or Kalindi), which is reflected in the way the rivers flow, and the Gods they are associated with

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik explains the symbolism of Lord Shiva's trishul and the story of the only time he is known to have used it.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik delves into various stories, mainly from South India, that depict the vaahanas of our Gods and Goddesses as asuras in the form of animals. 

 In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik explains why pilgrimages are given so much importance in all religions, and what importance they hold in our lives.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik delves into the 4 Yugas and why we seem to divide everything in the universe into four parts.

In this Devlok mini, Devdutt Pattanaik explains the significance of milk and fruits which are offered as bhog to gods.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik explains why our Gods and Goddesses are seen changing their forms based on circumstances, moods, and situations.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik explains how constant invasions of India by Mongol tribes as well as the spread of Christianity led to the idea of Kalki, a messiah who will save the people and create a new world.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik explains how the stories of Rama and Parashuram evolved over a long period of time in various parts of the country and how they both came to be considered as avatars of Lord Vishnu.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik talks about the different identities and forms of gods.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik talks about Indra Dev who is considered the leader of devas. He presides over them in Indraloka. And yet he is never worshipped.

In this Devlok mini, Devdutt Pattanaik talks about the concept of time in India, which is cyclical and hence the term Yuga and Kalyug come into being.

In this Devlok mini, Devdutt Pattanaik talks about the incident where the Shakti moulds herself a doll from which a child is born, Vinayaka. Vi-nayaka, the one born without a husband.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik explains how Gita gained popularity during the British Raj and how it inspired thinkers like Gandhi and Ambedkar in the fight for India's Independence

In this Devlok mini, Devdutt Pattanaik narrates the tale of how Ganga came down to earth, and why submerging ashes in the Ganga is believed to give the dead a chance to be reborn.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik explains the differences between Asuras, Yakshas, and Rakshasas, and how our mythological stories are based on forces and counter-forces and a balance between the two.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik explains the correlations and similarities between the various concepts discussed in Vaastu Shastra and in the Vedas.

In this episode of Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik narrates the story of why the Vaishno Devi yatra is considered incomplete if you do not visit the Bhairav temple on the way back

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik shares stories about various grah or celestial bodies and what each planet is associated with in our mythology.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik explains how during the Vedic era, about 4,000 years ago, yagya was the common practice, and how the concept of pooja started much later, about 2,500 years ago and continues till today.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik explains why Nandi is Lord Shiva’s vaahan and the many animals that are associated with Him.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik explains why Nandi is Lord Shiva’s vaahan and the many animals that are associated with Him.

In this Devlok mini, Devdutt Pattanaik decodes the history and meaning of Ganapati and how lord Ganesha came to be the favourite deity of the Marathas.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik explains the concept of Buddha and Bodhisattva and how Lord Vishnu takes avatars among people to help and spread kindness.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik talks about how marriage is a part of Sanskriti and not of nature, and how this is depicted beautifully in many of our legends and stories.

In this episode of Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik talks about stories of food and generosity in both our epics – Ramayana and Mahabharata – and how some of these mythological food references exist even today.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik explains the various symbolism associated with Lord Ganesha - his appearance, his vaahan, his consorts.

In this Devlok Mini, Devdutt Pattanaik explains why Ganga is considered such a holy river for Hindus, and why Saraswati river finds more mention in the Vedas and Ganga river more in the Puranas.