Maha Shivratri 2025: Celebrate by listening to audiobooks, watching these films

As the festival of Maha Shivratri approaches pn February 26 there is a lot to learn and immerse yourself in literature about Lord Shiva From reflections on the ancient Puranas to modern cinematic interpretations here is a curated selection of podcasts audiobooks and movies that explore and draw inspiration from the multifaceted nature of Mahadev Journey through his mythical tales witness his transformative power and delve into the profound philosophies that surround him in these fictional stories inspired by his divine powers all in celebration of the auspicious night dedicated to the Lord of Destruction and TransformationListenShiv Purana Devdutt Pattanaik Ke Saath In this podcast series celebrated author Devdutt Pattanaik explores the mythology of the Hindu God Shiva The series delves into the Shiva Purana a sacred text that portrays Shiva as the destroyer within the Hindu trinity Brahma Vishnu and Shiva It addresses the seeming paradox of Shivas widespread worship despite his role as a destroyer The narrative also traces Shivas transformation from an ascetic Vairagi to a householder Grihastha highlighting how the goddess Parvati reshaped him into Shankar a multifaceted figure embodying fatherhood dance music and teaching ultimately bringing joy to the world through his divine power Tune in for this holistic perspective on the mighty Lord ShivaService AudibleThe Immortals of MeluhaThe Immortals of Meluha plunges readers into a vividly imagined 1900 BC where the onceglorious empire of Meluha facing environmental collapse and brutal attacks from rival Chandravanshis and their Naga allies teeters on the brink of destruction Amidst this turmoil a humble Tibetan immigrant named Shiva emerges potentially fulfilling an ancient prophecy of a hero destined to save the Suryavanshi people The book explores Shivas reluctant journey as he grapples with his destiny caught between duty and love Fire up your device to find out if he will rise to become the legendary Mahadev the God of Gods in this epic tale of myth war and transformationService AudibleMahayoddha Kalki Sword of ShivaDive into the climactic events of the final book in the Kalki trilogy by Kevin Missal Kalki Hari arrives in Indragarh to find his world shattered his brother imprisoned his love threatened and the city under siege by a formidable alliance of the Naga queen and the Dakshini king Equipped with a divine sword he battles his nemesis the malevolent Kali to reclaim the city However Kalki faces a profound moral dilemma Hes destined to vanquish evil Adharm as the Avatar of Vishnu but a shocking revelation has challenged his understanding of good and evil Will he overcome his internal conflict and fulfil his destiny or will this revelation lead to the worlds ruin and the loss of its prophesied hero Tune in and find outService AudibleWatchBrahmastraShiva a DJ with a mysterious connection to fire falls in love with Isha but their romance takes a dramatic turn when he starts having visions linked to the Brahmstra a powerful celestial weapon These visions pull Shiva and Isha into the world of the Brahmnshmdasha secret society dedicated to protecting the astras celestial weapons As Shiva delves deeper he uncovers his true identity as the son of Dev and Amrita two legendary members of Brahmnsh and realizes his destiny is tied to the Brahmstra To protect it from Junoon a relentless force determined to unite its scattered pieces Shiva must master his powers Follow his epic journey as he battles dark forces uncovers his past and draws strength from his love for Isha to stop the Brahmstra from unleashing chaosService JioHotstarShivaayShivaay follows the journey of a fearless Himalayan mountaineer whose world revolves around his nineyearold daughter Gaura Much like Lord Shivamdash the calm ascetic who transforms into a fierce protector when neededmdashShivaay leads a simple life until Gaura is kidnapped during their trip to Bulgaria With his daughter in danger Shivaay transforms from a gentle father into a relentless warrior echoing Shivarsquos role as the fierce protector Armed with survival skills sheer determination and a fatherrsquos unstoppable love he takes on a dangerous child trafficking ring Set against the majestic Himalayas Shivaay is a gripping tale of love sacrifice and unstoppable courage showing just how far a father will go to protect his familyService Amazon Prime Video