Devlok With Devdutt Pattanaik
Season 1, Episode 12: Vaahanas
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The term Vahana translates as that which carries, that which pulls. In Hindu mythology, a vahana is called a deitys mount. Deities are often depicted riding a vahana or sometimes, the vahana is depicted alongside the deity.In this episode, Devdutt Pattanaik discusses the various mounts. The positive aspects of the mounts are in tandem with the strengths of the deities. While often the mounts function alongside the deities, on some occasions, they act independently. Devdutt also narrates stories of the birth of various mounts in this episode.
All Episodes - Season 1
Episode 1
Ramayana And Mahabharata
Episode 2
Trimurti
Episode 3
Colours
Episode 4
Shiva
Episode 5
Jeev Jantu
Episode 6
Indra
Episode 7
Boons & Curses
Episode 8
Heaven & Hell
Episode 9
Shakti
Episode 10
Ganesha
Episode 11
Asthras
Episode 12
Vaahanas
Episode 13
Ganga
Episode 14
Gita
Episode 15
Yatra
Episode 16
Gods and Food
Episode 17
Yugas
Episode 18
The Beginning
Episode 19
Dikpala
Episode 20
Vivaah
Episode 21
Shape Shifting
Episode 22
Avatars of Vishnu
Episode 23
Nakshtras and Grahas
Episode 24
Plants and Gods
Episode 25
Puja