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This is about the TV series Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev, and I wanted to check if it fits the guidelines here. While it uses characters from Hindu mythology, it also adapts many stories directly from Hindu scriptures, making it feel more like a collection of tales than just independent stories. The series draws heavily from texts like the Shiva Purana, so I wonder if this could be seen as too religious for the site. I'll mention some arcs that mirrors the tex from Puranas.
For instance, the story of Shiva and Sati is based on the Shiva Purana (Rudra Samhita), which describes Sati’s deep love for Shiva, her challenges, and her sacrifice during Daksha’s yagna. The show closely follows these events, reflecting the core elements of the original narrative.
Another significant tale is that of Bhasmasura, also adapted from the Shiva Purana. In this story, Shiva grants Bhasmasura the power to turn anyone to ashes by placing his hand on their head. However, Bhasmasura becomes arrogant and attempts to use this boon on Shiva himself. The series effectively shows Vishnu's clever intervention to save Shiva.
The adaptation of Shiva as Neelkanth comes from both the Vishnu Purana and the Shiva Purana. During the Samudra Manthan, Shiva drinks the poison Halahala to protect all beings, turning his throat blue and earning the title Neelkanth. This portrayal remains faithful to the traditional account.
Tldr; While the series does add drama and is also not a 100% accurate depiction. However, it draws too much from the Puranas (Holy Scriptures of Hinduism) to simply pass as independent stories using Hindu characters.
Ps. There are more characters from such show here such Ganesha, Krishna but the only show I've watched is this so can't say how much they adapt from puranas.
For instance, the story of Shiva and Sati is based on the Shiva Purana (Rudra Samhita), which describes Sati’s deep love for Shiva, her challenges, and her sacrifice during Daksha’s yagna. The show closely follows these events, reflecting the core elements of the original narrative.
Another significant tale is that of Bhasmasura, also adapted from the Shiva Purana. In this story, Shiva grants Bhasmasura the power to turn anyone to ashes by placing his hand on their head. However, Bhasmasura becomes arrogant and attempts to use this boon on Shiva himself. The series effectively shows Vishnu's clever intervention to save Shiva.
The adaptation of Shiva as Neelkanth comes from both the Vishnu Purana and the Shiva Purana. During the Samudra Manthan, Shiva drinks the poison Halahala to protect all beings, turning his throat blue and earning the title Neelkanth. This portrayal remains faithful to the traditional account.
Tldr; While the series does add drama and is also not a 100% accurate depiction. However, it draws too much from the Puranas (Holy Scriptures of Hinduism) to simply pass as independent stories using Hindu characters.
Ps. There are more characters from such show here such Ganesha, Krishna but the only show I've watched is this so can't say how much they adapt from puranas.
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