In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, we hear the story of the Indian Goddess Jagaddhatri. In October, India celebrates the festival of Navaratri or nine nights of the Mother Goddess and Goddess Jagaddhatri's story is closely related to this festival.

The piece that inspired this story from Indian mythology is currently owned by the Metropolitan Museum of New York, though it is currently not on display.

Legend says that Goddess Jagaddhatri taught the Gods a lesson about keeping their egos in check. Listen to the episode for more. This family-friendly story is best for all who enjoy stories from Indian mythology, Folk tales Folk lore.

Shownotes

The lithograph that served as inspiration for this episode is currently owned by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It is not on display but you can see it and read about it here.

Goddess Jagadhatri is said to be a manifestation of Goddess Katyayini and you can hear that story here.

While researching for this story, I learnt that Goddess Jagadhatri is mostly worshipped in specific parts of West Bengal and Odisha. I wanted to set the story on the banks of a river and that is how I found River Subarnarekha - literally translated as Streak of Gold. This is the only river that flows through both states and is said to literally carry gold. More about the river here.

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