Jai Malhar "जय मल्हार" | |
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Genre | Mythological Drama, Spiritual Drama |
Created by | Zee Marathi |
Written by | Santosh Ayachit, Ashutosh Parandkar |
Directed by | Kartik Kendhe Avinash Waghmare |
Theme music composer | Background music =A V Prafullachandra |
Opening theme | Yelkot Malhar |
Country of origin | India |
Original language(s) | Marathi |
No. of seasons | 01 |
Production | |
Producer(s) | Kothare Vision |
Location(s) | Mumbai |
Release | |
Original network | Zee Marathi |
Picture format | 576i (SDTV) |
Original release | 18 May 2014 – 30 April 2017 |
External links | |
Official website | www |
Jai Malhar (जय मल्हार) is Marathi mythological TV series being aired on Indian TV channel Zee Marathi. It is based on the legend of Lord Khandoba, an avatar of Lord Shiva. It also airs in dubbed language of Tamizh on Zee Tamizh.
This series is based on Lord Martanda Bhairava aka Khandoba , a reincarnation of Lord Shiva. The show is about Khandoba's courage, magnanimity and prowess. He is also fondly known as Malhar and worshiped across Maharashtra & beyond as the family deity of many. His devotees express their devotion by chanting aloud “Yelkot Yelkot Jai Malhar”. The foremost centre of Khandoba worship is Jejuri in Maharashtra & is thronged by lakhs every year who visit to worship the Lord. Khandoba has been portrayed as a God of love, a Superpower and the symbol of excellence. He is portrayed as a super hero for the young generation.
Khandoba is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. He is the slayer of demons Mani and Malla. He protects his devotees from any obstacles. He predominantly resides in Jejuri. Besides, many other shrines are dedicated to him.
Goddess Parvati is the consort of Lord Shiva and daughter of King Himavan. She is who gave promise to Jayadri to be Lord Shiva's wife as Banai. She is only Mhalsa as Lord Shiva said that due to her decision regarding Jayadri , as Mhalsa she will forget Jayadri. She often comes forth before Mhalsa and convinces Mhalsa about doing many things.
Ganga Devi is personification of river Ganga . She is sister of Goddess Parvati , elder to her. She also loves Lord Shiva. Parvati Devi doesn't like this. She is also related to Goddess Banai .
Goddess Mhalasa is from Nevasa. Daughter of Timmasheth Vani (merchant) and Mayananda. She married Lord Khandoba and came to Jejuri. She is wife of Lord Khandoba, a loving housewife who takes ferocious form to slay demons and is the queen of Jejuri. She is the incarnation of Goddess Parvati whose appearance is of Goddess Mohini, a form of Lord Vishnu.