Ghetla Vasa Taku Nako is an Indian television series depicting epic stories and tales of Chaturmas, Bhagavat Purana, Vishnu Purana narrated by Atulshastri Bhagre and Charudatta Aphale Gurujis.[1][2] It premiered on 8 March 2021.[3][4]

Ghetla Vasa Taku Nako
GenreMythological
Based on
Narrated by
  • Atulshastri Bhagre
  • Charudatta Aphale
Country of originIndia
Original languageMarathi
No. of episodes246
Production
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time22 minutes
Production companyThe Film Clique
Original release
NetworkZee Marathi
Release8 March 2021 (2021-03-08) –
9 April 2022 (2022-04-09)

Plot

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Mahashivratri special

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Story of Chandrabhan

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Guruji narrates the tale of Chandrabhan, an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. The story begins when Goddess Parvati throws her divine stole on earth to test Chandrabhan. The money lenders wife's adamance endangers Chandrabhan and his wife's life. Chandrabhan unknowingly ends up worshipping Lord Shiva when he goes to kill a deer, just then he faces new trouble. Chandrabhan aims to kill the deer who arrives at the pond to save Amba. However, he gets distressed on hearing each one's plight and sets them free. Later, he sees Lord Shiva's 'Pind' under a tree. The money lender punishes Chandrabhan who returns empty handed. Goddess Parvati accepts that Chandrabhan is a true worshipper and her stole saves him and Amba. Shiva-Parvati appear before the couple.

Story of Handful Milk

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Bhagre Guruji tells the tale of a woman who is a strong believer in God. While the King's strange behaviour troubles the people in his kingdom, a sage gives a curse to the kingdom due to his rudeness. The sage's curse causes draught in the kingdom and the people starve. On learning about this, the queen decides to meet the sage. Later, Mai gives a 'Bhakari' to the thief who breaks into her house. The queen goes to a sage to find counter-measures for the curse. Accordingly, the king asks his people to donate milk for the ‘Pind’. Mai refuses to give all the milk. When the King punishes Mai, she asks for a bowl of milk, that she wishes to give Lord Shankar, as her last request. Seeing the miracle after the bowl is kept, the King realises his mistake.

Bhanu Saptami special

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Bhagre Guruji narrates the tale of 'Bhanu Saptami Vrata'. Indumati, a courtesan, comes across Maharaj Samar at a riverside. After being ill-treated by Sardar Kumar, she worships god for a good husband. Queen Kanchanmala tells Maharaj her decision of personally welcoming her mother. Later, Queen Kanchanmala gets furious when Sardar Kumar tells her that Maharaj is in Indumati's palace. When Indumati confesses that she loves Maharaj Samar, Lallan makes her aware of the reality. She appeases Maharaj Samar by making his favourite cuisine. Kanchanmala questions Maharaj Samar over Indumati.

Episodes

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Episode No. Telecast Date Festival Title
1-4 8-11 March 2021 Maha Shivaratri Story of Chandrabhan
5-8 12-16 March 2021 Story of Handful Milk
9-17 17-26 March 2021 Bhanu Saptami Story of Indumati
18-27 27 March-7 April 2021 Holi Story of Pralhad
28-37 8-18 April 2021 Gudi Padwa Story of Parvati
38-43 19-24 April 2021 Rama Navami Story of Ram
44-48 16-20 August 2021 Satya Narayan Story of Narayan
49-51 21-24 August 2021 Shraavana Story of Shatananda
52-57 25-31 August 2021 Story of Sadhu Vani
58-65 1-9 September 2021 Mangalagaur Story of Anusuya
66-69 10-14 September 2021 Ganeshotsav Story of Ganesh
70-73 15-18 September 2021 Story of Priyavrat
74-76 20-22 September 2021 Pitru Paksh Story of Karna
77-85 23 September-2 October 2021 Story of Bhagirath and Ganga
86-90 4-8 October 2021 Navaratri Story of Mahishasura
91-97 9-16 October 2021 Story of Shunbha and Nishunbha
98-104 18-25 October 2021 Lord Shani Story of Shanidev
105-110 26 October-2 November 2021 Story of Vikramaditya
111-113 3-5 November 2021 Diwali Story of Lamps
114-117 6-10 November 2021 Story of Narakasura
118-122 11-16 November 2021 Tulsi Vivah Story of Vrinda
123-130 17-25 November 2021 Jivati Mata Story of Sahuri
131-138 26 November-4 December 2021 Lalita Panchami Story of Sukirt
139-147 6-15 December 2021 Margshirsh Thursday Mahalaxmi Vrat
148-153 16-22 December 2021 Shila Saptami Story of Padmakumar
154-160 23-30 December 2021 Pithori Amavasya Story of Avani
161-172 31 December 2021 – 13 January 2022 Suryanarayan Vrat Story of Sarita & Vanita
173-188 14 January-1 February 2022 Fast of Sixteen Mondays Story of Devvrata
189-202 2-17 February 2022 Fast of Fridays Story of Devdutta
203-209 18-25 February 2022 Significance of Monday Story of Kalpavasu
210-222 26 February-12 March 2022 Sampat Saturday Vrat Story of Ballal
223-230 14-22 March 2022 Somvati Amavasya Fast Story of Gunvati
231-239 23 March-1 April 2022 Budh-Brihaspati Vrat Story of Varunika
240-246 2-9 April 2022 Gatha Saptashati Story of Vijayananda

Reception

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The show aired on Zee Marathi from 8 March 2021 by replacing Majhya Navaryachi Bayko.[5][6] Due to COVID-19 pandemic in Maharashtra, the show was stopped on 24 April 2021 and it again restarted from 16 August 2021.[7][8]

Special episode (1 hour)

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  • 18 April 2021[9]

References

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  1. ^ "नवी मालिका 'घेतला वसा टाकू नको'". Zee 24 Taas (in Marathi). 22 February 2021. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Lagira Zhala Ji fame Purva Shinde to feature in Ghetla Vasa Taku Nako". The Times of India. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  3. ^ "आता तुम्हीही म्हणाल 'घेतला वसा टाकू नको', झी मराठीवरील नव्या मालिकेकडे साऱ्यांचं लक्ष". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  4. ^ "New show Ghetla Vasa Taku Nako to launch soon". The Times of India. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  5. ^ "बाळंतपणानंतर छोट्या पडद्यावर परतणार धनश्री काडगावकर, 'या' मालिकेत साकारणार भूमिका". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). 6 October 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  6. ^ "अमृता धोंगडे पुन्हा छोट्या पडद्यावर; दिसणार या मालिकेत". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). 25 October 2021. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  7. ^ "Zee Marathi marks its 22nd anniversary with 7 new shows". Indian Television. 13 August 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  8. ^ "Exclusive - Nityashree Dnyanlaxmi Gets Candid About Playing Goddess Laxmi, Her Interest In Farming, Joining Politics And More". The Times of India. 5 October 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  9. ^ "चित्रीकरण बंद असल्याने प्रेक्षकांना पाहायला मिळणार का झी मराठीवरील मालिकेचे आगामी भाग?". Lokmat (in Marathi). 17 April 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
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