Devgatha

Devgatha is a collection of sacred narratives from the Puranas, Itihasas and living traditions of Bharat. These stories explore the devas, divine manifestations, cosmic events, sacred rivers and the relationships between human beings and the divine.

What you will find

• Narratives from the Puranas and Itihasas.
• Stories associated with Shiva, Vishnu, Devi, Ganesha and other deities.
• Sacred rivers, tirthas and the origins of pilgrimage traditions.
• Regional retellings and variations, identified by source or tradition.
• Related GaathaStory audio productions.

Sources and traditions

Different texts and regions sometimes preserve different versions of the same narrative. Where variations matter, the page should identify the source tradition rather than merge them into one supposedly definitive account.

Sample story

Bhagiratha and the Descent of the Ganga

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