Mahabharata for kids
by Dhiraj Poojari
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The Story of Mahabharata in a simple format to be enjoyed by kids and grown ups alike
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- “My family has been enjoying this podcast and the story telling.”
- “The storytelling is perfect for kids to get acquainted to the great Indian Epic Mahabharata!!”
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Great for kids and adults!
My family has been enjoying this podcast and the story telling. We hope episodes continue to be made! My boys (Arjun and Krish) are also hoping for a similar podcast on Krishna.
GetScoped · Sep 2026
Great for kids
This is great for kids. Will we have more episodes of this?
MeeraKab · Feb 2025
Wonderful storytelling for kids to learn Indian Mythology
This is such a great treat …. The storytelling is perfect for kids to get acquainted to the great Indian Epic Mahabharata!!
Pri-kho · Aug 2023
Questions parents ask
How long are Mahabharata for kids episodes?
Most episodes run about 16 minutes, so an episode fits comfortably into a school run or a bedtime routine.
Is Mahabharata for kids any good?
It holds 5.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, with 3 written parent reviews, which works out to an A+ on our scale.
Is Mahabharata for kids appropriate for kids?
Mahabharata for kids is marked clean, with no explicit content flag.
Where can I listen to Mahabharata for kids?
Mahabharata for kids is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and other podcast apps. It's free to listen to.
Episodes
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Episode 21: Dyuta Kreeda: The fateful game of dice
Jan 19, 2026 · 28 min
Shakuni and Duryodhana plot to defeat the now mighty Pandavas outside the battlefield- with treachery in a game of dice. Do they succeed? What will be the outcome?
Episode 20: Rajsuya Yagya
Jan 19, 2026 · 6 min
Shishupala pays with his head for his transgressions against Lord Krishna.
Episode 19: The Duel with Jarasandha
Sep 24, 2025 · 20 min
Arjuna and Krishna clear the Khandava forest to make room for the growing population of Indraprastha and have some surprize encounters. Yudhisthir decides to perform the Rajasuya yagna proclaiming him to be an emperor and faces resistance which is dealt with a duel to save lives.
Episode 18: Arjuna’s 12 years of exile
Nov 20, 2024 · 12 min
Arjuna goes on a self imposed 12 year exile in which he travels across India and has several adventures and forges new alliances strengthening Pandavas further.
Episode 17: Pandavas settle in Khandavaprastha
Jul 8, 2024 · 22 min
When Pandavas come back to Hastinapur, Dhritarashtra is again faced with the dilemma of giving Yudhistir his rightful place at the throne. But the blind king’s blind love for his son Duryodhana would never allow him to do so. So what does he do? Find out in this episode…
Episode 16: Time to reveal themselves
Jun 8, 2024 · 32 min
The Pandavas hear about the Swayamvara of the beautiful princess of Panchal- Draupadi and attend it dressed as poor Brahmins. Will they go unnoticed? Who will Draupadi marry? Listen to find out…
Episode 15: Bheem and Bakasura
May 30, 2024 · 15 min
As the Pandavas exit Kamyaka and go to Ekachakra, they find out about the terrible Bakasura’s terror in the city. Bheem decides to help. Will he be able to rid the people of Ekachakra from the terror of Bakasura? Listen to find out…
Episode 14: Bheema meets Hidimba
May 21, 2024 · 16 min
After escaping from Varnavata, the pandavas and Kunti decide to stay hidden hidden in the forests for some time and build a hut deep inside Kamyaka forest. But little do they know that the forest is also inhabited by the ferocious Rakshasa Hidimb and his sister Hidimba… what happens when they meet? Listen to find out…
Episode 13: The Lakshagraha Incident
May 18, 2024 · 20 min
Duryodhana tries to kill the Pandavas by setting them up in a wax palace and burning it to the ground. Does he succeed? Listen to the episode to find out!
Episode 12: A place amongst equals.
May 4, 2024 · 16 min
The young princes complete their training and come back to Hastinapur and get a grand welcome. As they display their feats, Vasusena arrives to the scene and challanges Arjun. He is not allowed to, as per rules only a prince can challange a prince. Hearing this Duryodhana makes Vasusena the King of Anga and announces him as his friend and equal. Vasusena is moved by the gesture and takes an oath to be forever loyal to his new best friend.
Episode 11: Drona and Drupada
Feb 4, 2024 · 18 min
Acharya Drona narrates his story of friendship turned into animosity with King Drupada and asks his students to capture the King. Pandavas successfully do so. Drona lets King Drupada leave with half his kingdom and Drupada swears revenge for his insult by Drona and has a yagna conducted. From the sacrificial fire, Dristadyumna is born is with the sole purpose in life to kill Drona. But along with Dristadyumna walks out Draupadi, his sister, from the fire.
Episode 10: Parashuram curses Vasusena
Aug 30, 2023 · 9 min
Vasusena lies that he is a son of a Brahmin to enter Sage Parashuram’s school where he learns the science of invoking celestial weapons like the dreaded Brahmastra. But when Parashuram finds out about the lie, he curses Vasusena that he will forget how to invoke the weapon, at the time when he will need it the most, and kicks him out of his school.