In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta we will hear the story of how Ravana - the King of Lanka got his name. This story was requested by a listener. 

This family-friendly story is best for all who enjoy stories from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, Indian mythology and South Asian Folk tales.

Show Notes 

Here is a depiction of  Ravana shaking Mount Kailasa as depicted at the 6th-8th century caves at Ellora.

Read this for more tiny tales of Ravana. 

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