The Mahabharata for Kids

Season 2: How the epic begins

1. The Origins of the Mahabharata: Vyasa, Dushyant & Shakuntala’s Legacy: How did the Mahabharata begin?
2. King Shantanu & Ganga’s Unique Love Story: Babies and Curses: Why did Ganga drown her own children?
3. Bhishma’s Vow & the Birth of a Dynasty: Dhritarashtra, Pandu & Vidura: Why did Bhishma take a vow that changed the future of an entire kingdom?
4. Birth of the Pandavas & Kauravas: Curses, Boons & Rivalries: How did five divine warrior brothers come to be born in a forest?
5. Bhima vs. Duryodhana: The Rivalry Begins: What do you get when you mix royal jealousy, snake kingdoms, and archery showdowns?
6. Arjuna, Ekalavya, and Karna: Great Archers of Mahabharata: Ready your bows, myth-lovers!
7. The Fire Trap: Drona’s Revenge and the Escape from Varnavat: In this fiery episode of Mythical Masala with Neev, we explore the most explosive moments of the Mahabharata yet!
8. Bhima’s Forest Battles: Hidimba and Bakasura: In this exciting episode of Mythical Masala with Neev, the Pandavas venture deeper into the forest after escaping the fiery trap of Varnavat.
9. Draupadi’s Swayamvara: The Unexpected Twist: In this epic episode of Mythical Masala with Neev, sparks fly, literally and figuratively!
10. From Ashes to the City of Indraprastha: The Rise of a Kingdom: After escaping Duryodhana’s deadly trap, the Pandavas return to Hastinapura, only to be handed a cursed wasteland.
11. Arjuna’s Exile and Adventures: What happens when Arjuna breaks a sacred vow?
12. Krishna’s Magical Childhood: Radha, Raas Leela & Demon Battles: Before he became a divine diplomat in the Mahabharata, Krishna was a mischievous cowherd, a fearless warrior, and a friend like no other.
13. Krishna vs. Kansa: The Royal Showdown & Rise of Dwarka: This season finale is pure epic.

Season 3: Exile, adventures & vows

1. The Rajasuya Yagna: Krishna’s Glory, Jarasandha’s Fall, and Shishupala’s Fury: In this epic kickoff to Season 3 of Mythical Masala with Neev, the Pandavas prepare for the mighty Rajasuya Yagna, a royal sacrifice to declare…
2. Duryodhana’s Fall: Hall of Illusions, Shakuni’s Dice, and a Dangerous Invitation: In this suspenseful episode of Mythical Masala with Neev, the laughter from the Rajasuya Yagna has faded, but Duryodhana is still fuming.
3. Game of Dice: Draupadi’s Humiliation, and the Fall of the Pandavas: In one of the most intense episodes of the Mahabharata, the Pandavas face their greatest downfall, not in battle, but in the royal court of…
4. Exile Begins: Forest Adventures, Divine Weapons, and Bhima’s Rage: In this powerful episode of Mythical Masala with Neev, the Pandavas begin their 13-year exile, but the forest is anything but quiet.
5. Mahabharata Exile Stories: Mountains, Monkeys & a Talking Snake?: In this epic new episode of Mythical Masala with Neev, we explore another chapter of the Mahabharata, where the Pandavas begin their exile in the…
6. Forest Stories & Forgotten Kings: Lessons from the Pandavas’ Exile: And the forest… has time to teach.
7. Forest Trials & Sacred Tales: Yavakrida, Raibhya, and King Shibi: Twelve years of exile is a long time.
8. Stories of Courage, Devotion, and Destiny: Ashtavakra, Savitri, Harishchandra: In this special episode, we bring you four unforgettable stories from ancient India, each one rich with emotion, wisdom, and meaning.
9. Mahabharata Continues with Arjuna’s Return, Duryodhana and Jayadratha Get Humiliated: After five long years, Arjuna finally returns, armed with celestial weapons and divine blessings.
10. Duryodhona’s Plot, Sage Durvasa, and Yaksha’s Mysterious Pool: In this exciting episode of Mythical Masala, we meet a few unforgettable characters, including a furious sage with ten thousand followers, a magic…
11. The Pandavas in Disguise: Secrets, Spies & the Fall of Kichaka: In this exciting episode of Legends of the Mahabharata, the Pandavas begin the final and most dangerous phase of their exile, a full year living…
12. The Big Reveal: Arjuna’s Return and the End of Exile: In this exciting episode of Mythical Masala, the moment we’ve all been waiting for finally arrives, Arjuna drops the act, picks up the Gandiva,…
13. Arjuna and Duryodhana ask Krishna’s Help: The Battle Lines Begin to Form: As the Pandavas and Kauravas prepare for the inevitable war, alliances begin to form and strategies unfold.
14. Your Mahabharata Questions Answered Part 1: Heroes, Sages, Rivalries & Ancient Logic: Have you ever wondered why Arjuna had so many names, how sages lived for hundreds of years, or why rivers disappear in ancient stories ?
15. Your Mahabharata Questions Answered Part 2: Geography, Daily Life, Mysteries & More: Part 2 of our special Q&A continues with even more fascinating and funny questions from kids about the Mahabharata.

Season 4: The Kurukshetra War

1. Who’s Who in the Mahabharata: The Kurukshetra War Teams Explained: Before the Kurukshetra war begins, let’s slow down and meet everyone.
2. Before the Kurukshetra War: Krishna’s Appeal, and Karna’s Armor: As the Kurukshetra war draws closer, the Mahabharata reaches its final turning point.
3. The Mahabharata War Begins: Arjuna’s Dilemma and the Bhagavad Gita: The Kurukshetra war is about to begin.
4. Mahabharata War Begins: The First Three Days at Kurukshetra: The Kurukshetra war is fully underway.
5. The Fall of Bhishma: The Tenth Day of the Mahabharata War: The Kurukshetra war reaches a historic turning point.
6. Abhimanyu Enters the Chakravyuha | Drona’s Deadly War Strategy: With Bhishma gone, Dronacharya takes command of the Kaurava army, and unveils a deadly new strategy.
7. Abhimanyu’s Last Stand | The Darkest Day of Kurukshetra: The Chakravyuha has closed.
8. Arjuna’s Race Against the Sun | Kurukshetra Day 14: Arjuna has vowed to kill Jayadratha by sunset or give up his own life.
9. Ghatotkacha’s Sacrifice, Drona’s Fall & Karna’s Loss: The Kurukshetra War’s Darkest Days: In this episode of Mythical Masala with Neev, the Kurukshetra war crosses lines that can never be uncrossed.
10. Karna vs Arjuna: The Duel That Decided the Mahabharata War: In this episode of Mythical Masala with Neev, the moment the entire war has been building toward finally arrives.
11. Duryodhana’s Last Stand, and Ashwatthama’s Night Raid: The Mahabharata War Ends: The Kurukshetra war ends with a devastating mace duel between Bhima and Duryodhana.
12. After Kurukshetra: Kunti’s Secret That Shattered Yudhishthira: The war is over, but the hardest blows are still coming.
13. The Fall of the Yadavas & Krishna’s Death: Gandhari’s Curse Comes True: Gandhari’s curse finally comes true.
14. The Final Journey: How the Pandavas Reached Heaven: The Mahabharata’s Last Chapter: The Mahabharata ends with one of the most powerful journeys in all of mythology.
15. Mahabharata vs Greek Mythology: Achilles, Odysseus: Epic Crossover | Season Finale: What happens when you put the Mahabharata next to Greek mythology?

Why families love these stories

The Mahabharata is the longest epic ever written: a story of cousins, curses, vows, and one terrible war that asks huge questions. What is duty? What is fair? What would you do? Neev’s kid-friendly retelling keeps the moral puzzles front and center, making this the perfect family listen for ages 8 and up.

Free Mahabharata activity pack

Download our free Mahabharata activity pack for kids: a story sheet, an Arjuna and Krishna chariot coloring page, a maze, a word search, connect-the-dots, and a quiz. Great for epic lessons and classroom activities.

The Kurukshetra War for Kids: 15 Episodes That Tell the Whole Story

What was the Kurukshetra war? It was the great eighteen-day battle at the heart of the Mahabharata: cousins fighting cousins, gods giving advice, and heroes facing impossible choices. These 15 Mythical Masala with Neev episodes tell the whole war story for kids, in order.

Start with the two armies lining up, stand with Arjuna as Krishna explains the Bhagavad Gita, and follow the war day by day, from the fall of Bhishma to the duel of Karna and Arjuna to the war’s heartbreaking end. Best for ages 8 to 14.

The war, day by day

1. Who’s Who in the Mahabharata: The Kurukshetra War Teams Explained: Before the Kurukshetra war begins, let’s slow down and meet everyone.
2. Before the Kurukshetra War: Krishna’s Appeal, and Karna’s Armor: As the Kurukshetra war draws closer, the Mahabharata reaches its final turning point.
3. The Mahabharata War Begins: Arjuna’s Dilemma and the Bhagavad Gita: The Kurukshetra war is about to begin.
4. Mahabharata War Begins: The First Three Days at Kurukshetra: The Kurukshetra war is fully underway.
5. The Fall of Bhishma: The Tenth Day of the Mahabharata War: The Kurukshetra war reaches a historic turning point.
6. Abhimanyu Enters the Chakravyuha | Drona’s Deadly War Strategy: With Bhishma gone, Dronacharya takes command of the Kaurava army, and unveils a deadly new strategy.
7. Abhimanyu’s Last Stand | The Darkest Day of Kurukshetra: The Chakravyuha has closed.
8. Arjuna’s Race Against the Sun | Kurukshetra Day 14: Arjuna has vowed to kill Jayadratha by sunset or give up his own life.
9. Ghatotkacha’s Sacrifice, Drona’s Fall & Karna’s Loss: The Kurukshetra War’s Darkest Days: In this episode of Mythical Masala with Neev, the Kurukshetra war crosses lines that can never be uncrossed.
10. Karna vs Arjuna: The Duel That Decided the Mahabharata War: In this episode of Mythical Masala with Neev, the moment the entire war has been building toward finally arrives.
11. Duryodhana’s Last Stand, and Ashwatthama’s Night Raid: The Mahabharata War Ends: The Kurukshetra war ends with a devastating mace duel between Bhima and Duryodhana.
12. After Kurukshetra: Kunti’s Secret That Shattered Yudhishthira: The war is over, but the hardest blows are still coming.
13. The Fall of the Yadavas & Krishna’s Death: Gandhari’s Curse Comes True: Gandhari’s curse finally comes true.
14. The Final Journey: How the Pandavas Reached Heaven: The Mahabharata’s Last Chapter: The Mahabharata ends with one of the most powerful journeys in all of mythology.
15. Mahabharata vs Greek Mythology: Achilles, Odysseus: Epic Crossover | Season Finale: What happens when you put the Mahabharata next to Greek mythology?

Why families love these stories

The Kurukshetra war is where the Mahabharata asks its biggest questions: about duty, loyalty, and doing the right thing when every choice hurts someone. Kids are fascinated by the strategy (the Chakravyuha formation!), the duels, and the moral dilemmas. Neev tells it straight, the heroism and the cost.