Om Namah Shivay DVD - Hindi Serial [DVD]

This is a 21 DVD set. Story The plot centers around Lord Shiva and brings
Hindu theology to life in a series of interconnected stories. The serial
begins with the creation of the universe and the other Devas, then guides the
viewer through Shiva's marriage to Sati, Sati's death, Shiva's marriage to
Parvati, and tales of many devotional acts, demonic battles, and important
religious events (such as the creation of the twelve Jyotirlinga). It ends
with events covered in the MahÄbhÄrata and the blessing of the hero Arjuna by
Shiva. According to the show's introduction, source material used to construct
the show's plot and script was extensive. Sources listed are the Vayu Puran,
Shiv Maha Puran, Skand Puran, Ling Puran, Tantra Chooramani, Valmiki Ramayan,
Swetashwar Upanishad, Vaman Puran, Varah Puran, Koorma Puran, Rudra Yamal
Tantra, Padma Puran, Devi Bhagwat Puran, and Bhagwat Puran. Director Dheeraj
Kumar, a devotee of Lord Shiva, oversaw nine years of research to ensure that
Om Namah Shivay's story was complete and accurate[3]; nonetheless, the opening
credits begin with an apology for any errors that may have been made in the
series. Kumar has also stated that, besides depicting stories central to the
Hindu faith, every episode of the serial "contains certain portions which
highlight the cultural heritage of India."