Jai Malhar

Jai Malhar "जय मल्हार"
Genre Mythological Drama, Spiritual Drama
Written by Santosh Ayachit, Ashutosh Parandkar
Directed by Kartik Kendhe
Theme music composer Adarsh Shinde
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 - present – Present
External links
Official website

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.[1] It also airs in dubbed language of Tamizh on Zee Tamizh.

Plot

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.

Cast

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 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.

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.

Goddess Banai also known as Banubai, is from Dhangarpada of Chandanpuri. Her biological parents are actually God Indra (king of deities) and Goddess Shachi, but she was raised by Ajamel, a Dhangar man. She is devoted to Lord Khandoba and is his wife.

Jayadri is the daughter of Lord Indra and Goddess Shachi, who later reborn as Banai due to curse put upon her by Lord Indra.

Lord Vishnu served as Prime Minister in the form of Hegadi Pradhan for Lord Khandoba in the battle against the demons Mani and Malla. He is intelligent and aware of etiquette. He helps Lord Khandoba in making of plans and figuring them out.

Goddess Lakshmi is the wife of Lord Vishnu who supports Lord Khandoba and Lord Vishnu (as Hegadi Pradhan) in their tasks. She is the daughter of Samudra Dev , the sea God . She is a loving and caring woman and loves her husband , Lord Vishnu very much. She often convinces and advices Mhalsa Devi about many things.

Narada is a Vedic sage who is the messenger of Gods and deities. He is a great devotee of Lord Vishnu and helps Lord Khandoba and Lord Vishnu in their tasks. He trains Banai to get wedded to Lord Khandoba . He sometimes unknowingly creates conflicts and also spices up some news.

Nandi is known as Vahana (mount) of Lord Shiva. Since Khandoba is a reincarnation on Lord Shiva Nandi is seen prominently in the story of Jai Malhar as Nandi,Nandeshrav and Nandeshwar. He usually is a link between Khandoba and Mhalasa and Banu. He is the eyewitness of every activity of Shiva and Paravati in Kailasa. He knows about the past life of Mhalasadevi and Banai but he is not supposed to open up about it.

Lord Surya is the solar deity. Mhalsa Devi worships him and everyday offers him an Arghya and asks him many questions. Lord Khandoba's name is Martanda Bhairava , in which Martanda means Sun . So Mhalsa Devi's Sun god worship can be traced here.

Latika is the childhood friend of Goddess Mhalsa and helps Goddess Mhalsa in her tasks. She often hears confidential conversations and conveys it to Mhalsa Devi which creates conflicts.

Manji is a very close childhood friend of Goddess Banai. Goddess Banai shares her every problems with Manji in order to figure it out.

Ranga is a cowherd resident in Chandanpuri and a friend of Goddess Banai.

Shevanti is the mother of Ranga.

Reception

This series has gained popularity among the followers of Lord Khandoba. The costumes and jewellery used in this series have set a trend in fashion in some cities across Maharashtra. It's Tamil dubbed version, Veera Marthandan is aired on Zee Tamizh. The title montage has been particularly popular. The effort taken by lead actors has been appreciated.

References

  1. ↑ "TV Guide". Zee Marathi. 2015-10-01.
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