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{{Infobox television

| show_name = Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev

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| caption = Image Of ''Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev''

| show_name_2 = ''Mahadev'' <br> ''Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev - Rudra Bhi Aur Bhole Bhi''

| genre = [[Mythological Drama]] <br> [[Spiritual Drama]]

| creator = [[Life OK]]

| story =

| director =

| creative_director = [[Aniruddh Pathak]]

| writer = '''Story''' <br> [[Mihir Bhuta]] <br> [[Brij Mohan Pandey]] <br> '''Dialogues''' <br> [[Subrat Sinha]] <br> '''Screenplay''' <br> [[Bhavna Vyas]] <br> [[Manoj Tripathi]]

| director = [[Nikhil Sinha]]

| producer = '''Co Producer''' <br> [[Nikhil Sinha]] (Triangle Film Company) <br> '''Creative Producer''' <br> [[AniruddhAnirudh Pathak]]

| writer = [[Utkarsh Naithani]] <br>and [[Mihir Bhuta]]

| starring = [[#Cast|See Below]]

| composer = [[Sandeep Mukherjee]] <br> [[Karthik]] <br> [[Bawra Bros]]

| opentheme = ''Shiv Shiv''

| editor =

| cinematography = [[Deepak Garg]] <br> [[Amit Malvia]]

| presenter =

| theme_music_composer =

| composer =

| country = [[India]]

| language = [[Hindi]]

| num_seasons = 01

| num_episodes = 413400 as on May17 05,April 2013

| executive_producer =

| producer =

| editor = [[Deependra Singh Vatsa]]

| camera = [[Multi-camera]]

| runtime = approx. 20 minutes

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| audio_format =

| first_run =

| first_aired = 18th18 December, 2011

| last_aired = Present

| website = http://www.lifeok.com/myshow.aspx?pid=67793

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'''''Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev''''' ({{lang-eng|''Lord of the Lords... Mahadev''}}) is a mythological [[drama series]] based on the legends of [[ShivShiva]], also known as Mahadev. It premiered on 18th 18&nbsp;December, 2011 and airsis being aired on the Indian television channel [[Life OK]] every Mon-Fri at 8:00 pm.

The drama, inspired by the works of renowned mythologist [[Devdutt Pattanaik]], has been researched by him and scripted by [[Utkarsh Naithani]] and [[Mihir Bhuta]]. The show has been dubbed in [[Malayalam]]malayalam and [[Telugu]]telugu with titles [[''Kailasnathan]]'' and [[''Hara Hara Mahadeva]]'',respectively respectively. The [[Malayalam]]malayalam series airs every Mon-Frimonday to friday at 10:0000p.m pm[IST] on [[Asianet]]. The series aired first on 26th26 November, 2012 with a huge popular response and TRPs. The [[Telugu]]telugu series airs every Mon-Frimonday to friday at 5:00 pmp.m on [[MAA TV]] and garners high TRPs as well. The show has also been dubbed in [[Tamil]]tamil named [[Shivam]]. It airs every Mon-Frimonday to friday at 11:30 ama.m on [[STAR Vijay]] channel.

==Plot==

''Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev'' is a television series based on legends featuring the Hindu God [[Shiva]], also knows as Mahadev (the great god). The show narrates the most famous of these legends, sourced from the [[Puranas]] and the work of well known mythologist [[Devdutt Pattanaik]],in an episodic fashion.

The story starts with the tale of ShivShiva's marriage with [[Sati (goddess)|Sati]]. Sati is a partial incarnation of the Supreme Goddess and is born as the daughter of [[Prajapati]] [[DakshDaksha]], who is a staunch devotee of [[Vishnu]]. She is drawn towards Shiva against the will of her father. Shiva and Sati get married and start living in [[Kailash]]. Soon after DakshDaksha organises a ''[[yajna]]'' where all the gods except for ShivShiva are invited. Sati is distraught as this slight, and against Shiva's wishes, journeys to her parental home to question her father. DakshDaksha, drunk on his own power and piety insults ShivShiva in front of Sati. Torn with remorse on having ignored her divine husband's wishes Sati gives up her body in the fires which emanate from her own body - ''pranagni''. The grief-striken Shiva produces an ''aaveshavatar'' an incarnation of a fierce mood[[Virabhadra]], who slays Daksha. Later, on hearing the prayers of Daksha's wife he restores Daksha's life. A distraught Shiva leaves with burnt corpse of Sati and wanders around the universe. Vishnu with the use of his divine discus dismembers the body into pieces, scattering them on earth. Shiva transforms the pieces into [[Shakti Peetha]]s, embodiments of the power of the Goddess [[Adi Shakti]].

After an age, during which ShivShiva plunges into austere [[Tapas (Sanskrit)|tapas]], Sati is reborn as [[Parvati]], the daughter of [[Himavan]], king of the [[Himalayas]] and [[Mainavati]]. She is also the sister of the river-goddess, [[Ganges in Hinduism|Ganga]]. Parvati is raised in the hermitage of the [[Shaivite]] sage [[Dadhichi]], who instructs her. As Parvati matures, she is captivated by the thought of attaining ShivShiva himself as her husband. Gradually the memory of her previous birth as Sati awakens in her; and she undertakes the most severe of austerities to please ShivShiva. He is appeased and they are married in the presence of all the gods and goddesses.

Torn with remorse on having ignored her divine husband's wishes Sati gives up her body in the fires which emanate from her own body - ''pranagni''. The grief-striken Shiv produces an ''aaveshavatar'' an incarnation of a fierce mood [[Virabhadra]], who slays Daksh. Later, on hearing the prayers of Daksh's wife he restores Daksh's life. A distraught Shiv leaves with burnt corpse of Sati and wanders around the universe. Vishnu with the use of his divine discus dismembers the body into pieces, scattering them on earth. Shiva transforms the pieces into [[Shakti Peetha]], embodiments of the power of the Goddess [[Adi Shakti]].

[[Murugan|Kartikeya]] is born to Shiva and Parvati. The gods are pleased because it is Kartikeya who is destined to slay their arch foe, the demon [[Tarakasura]] and his brothers. Kartikeya is also nominated for the throne of the King of Devas but Shiva asks Indra to continue as the king. After this Kartikeya is sent to the Dakshin (south) where he is cared for by [[Meenakshi]] and here he slays the demon (asura), Tripath with her help.

After an age, during which Shiv plunges into austere [[Tapas]], Sati is reborn as [[Parvati]], the daughter of [[Himavan]], king of the [[Himalayas]] and [[Mainavati]]. She is also the sister of the river-goddess, [[Ganga]]. Parvati is raised in the hermitage of the [[Shaivite]] sage [[Dadhichi]], who instructs her. As Parvati matures, she is captivated by the thought of attaining Shiv himself as her husband. Gradually the memory of her previous birth as Sati awakens in her and she undertakes the most severe of austerities to please Shiv. He is appeased and they are married in the presence of all the gods and goddesses.

[[Kartikeya]] is born to Shiv and Parvati. The gods are pleased because it is Kartikeya who is destined to slay their arch foe, the demon [[Tarakasur]] and his brothers. Kartikeya isnarrative also nominated forrelates the thronedestruction of the King of Devas but Shiv asksdemon [[Indra]] to continue as the king. After this Kartikeya is sent to theTripura Dakshin(southmythology) where he is cared for by [[Meenakshi]] and here he slays the demon(asur) Tripath with her help. The narrative also relates the destruction of [[|Tripura]], by Shiva who is also called ''Tripurari''. But just before the destruction of the TripurasurTripurasura, the little known legend of the birth of ShivShiva and Parvati's daughter, [[Ashoksundari]] has been included in the series.

On destroying TripurasurTripurasura, ShivShiva is praised by all the sages and gods except for Indra. Rishi [[Durvasa]] offers ShivShiva a special garland, which ShivShiva presents to [[Narad]]Narada as [[prasadam]]. NaradNarada, in his turn, offers the holy garland to Indra who, accepts the garland by placing it on the trunk of his tusker, [[Airavata]]; intoxicated by the fumes, Airavata tosses the garland and tramples it. This enrages the sage Durvasa and he curses Indra that all the gods will soon be bereft of all wealth and fortune. Not long after, to avenge the death of TripurasurTripurasura the demon king [[Mahabali|Bali]] attacks heaven and attempts to steal ''[[AmritAmrita]]'' (the nectar of immortality). But it falls into the [[Ocean of milk]]. To regain the Amrit''Amrita'' the defeated Devas are advised to join hands with the Asuras and churn the ocean. The churning of the ocean is known as [[Samudra Manthan]] and is an elaborate process. In the process the Devas employ crafts to disadvantage the Asuras in many ways. Lord Vishnu comes to the aid of the gods and incarnates as a giant turtle, [[Kurma]].

The churning of the ocean is known as [[Samudra manthan|Samudra Manthan]] and is an elaborate process. In the process the Devas employ crafts to disadvantage the Asuras in many ways. Lord [[Vishnu]] comes to the aid of the gods and incarnates as a giant turtle, [[Kurma]].

A myriad range of objects emanate from the churning of the ocean of milk. The very first is the lethal poison known as [[Halahal]]. Its presence puts the world at great risk. Shiv drinks the poison to save the universe from certain destruction, but Parvati comes to his rescue by pressing his neck to stop the poison from spreading. As a result, Shiv's neck sports an eternal blue patch and so he is called ''Nilkanth''(The Blue-Throated One). The churning reveals many precious treasures, such as the Goddess of Wealth herself [[Lakshmi]], who becomes the consort of Vishnu, the divine nymphs, many celestial animals etc. Finally, the divine physician [[Dhanvantari]] emerges carrying the vessel which contains the nectar. He is chased by the demons and gods until Vishnu cunningly cons the demons and distributes the nectar among the gods.

A myriad range of objects emanate from the churning of the ocean of milk. The very first is the lethal poison known as ''[[HalahalHalahala]]''. Its presence puts the world at great risk. ShivShiva drinks the poison to save the universe from certain destruction, but Parvati comes to his rescue by pressing his neck to stop the poison from spreading. As a result, ShivShiva's neck sports an eternal blue patch and so he is called ''Nilkanth'' (The Blue-Throated One). The churning reveals many precious treasures, such as the Goddess of Wealth herself [[Lakshmi]], who becomes the consort of Vishnu, the divine nymphs, many celestial animals etc. Finally, the divine physician [[Dhanvantari]] emerges carrying the vessel which contains the nectar. He is chased by the demons and gods until Vishnu cunningly cons the demons and distributes the nectar among the gods.

The narrative next shows us a grown up Kartikeya, who is no longer ''Senapati''(head of the army), much to Indra's pleasure. Kartikeya journeys to the north and meets a grown-up Ashoksundari, as well as his parents. He instructs Ashoksundari on meditation techniques and, inspired, she retires to a life of meditation, much to Parvati's sadness. As the ages pass, the darkness of the world increases. After the holy woman [[Ahilya]] is seduced by Indra, Parvati decides to give birth to the god of auspiciousness - [[Ganesh]]. Shiva is lost in his meditation hence Parvati does not disturb him with this decision. Once, she decided to perform a puja in a cave in Kailash with some other women and she requests Ganesh to stand on guard outside and not allow anyone to enter within.

The narrative next shows us a grown up Kartikeya, who is no longer ''Senapati'' (head of the army), much to Indra's pleasure. Kartikeya journeys to the north and meets a grown-up Ashoksundari, as well as his parents. He instructs Ashoksundari on meditation techniques and, inspired, she retires to a life of meditation, much to Parvati's sadness. As the ages pass, the darkness of the world increases. After the holy woman [[Ahilya]] is seduced by Indra, Parvati decides to give birth to the god of auspiciousness - [[Ganesh]]. Shiva is lost in his meditation hence Parvati does not disturb him with this decision. Once, she decided to perform a puja in a cave in Kailash with some other women and she requests Ganesh to stand on guard outside and not allow anyone to enter within.

The Devas and sages, who have assembled outside to gain an audience with the divine mother Parvati are refused by the child Ganesh. Infuriated by his apparent impertinence they battle him, but are roundly defeated. Finally, Shiv himself comes to meet Parvati but is bluntly refused entrance by Ganesh. An enraged Mahadev cuts off his head with his trident. At the commotion Parvati comes out and is stricken with the turn of events. She tells Shiv the truth of the situation and pleads for her son's life. Shiv fixes the head of an elephant calf on to the boy's torso as a fulfillment of a boon given to a devout elephant years ago. Kartikeya returns to Kailash, and is given a warm welcome by his family.

As the ages pass, the darkness of the world increases. After the holy woman [[Ahilya]] is seduced by Indra, Parvati decides to give birth to the god of auspiciousness - [[Ganesh]]. Shiva is lost in his meditation hence Parvati does not disturb him with this decision. Once, she decided to perform a puja in a cave in Kailash with some other women, and she requests Ganesh to stand on guard outside and not allow anyone to enter within. The Devas and sages, who have assembled outside to gain an audience with the divine mother Parvati are refused by the child Ganesh. Infuriated by his apparent impertinence they battle him, but are roundly defeated. Finally, ShivShiva himself comes to meet Parvati but is bluntly refused entrance by Ganesh. An enraged Mahadev cuts off his head with his trident. At the commotion Parvati comes out and is stricken with the turn of events. She tells ShivShiva the truth of the situation and pleads for her son's life. ShivShiva fixes the head of an elephant calf on to the boy's torso as a fulfillment of a boon given to a devout elephant years ago. Kartikeya returns to Kailash, and is given a warm welcome by his family.

The narrative continues with sundry tales such as Ganesh's fight with the sage [[Parashuram]]; the resolution of the question of who is to be worshipped first among gods; etc. After a leap the tale lands upon the story of Ashoksundari's marriage with Nahush. Meanwhile when Parvati insists, Shiv permits to build a house on Kailash. Kartikeya and Ganesh leave for journey to find the most appropriate house for Kailash. In the mean time Ashoksundari meets Nahush at Rishi Vashishta's ashram,where in he is completing his studies.On knowing this, Asur Hunda attacks the rishi's ashram. A horrified Ashoksundari screams for her mother and as a result Parvati takes on the Kali avatar. She saves her daughter and is later pacified by Mahadeva's Batuk avatar. After this Parvati with her yogic powers makes Nahush older for his safety from Hunda.

Kartikeya returns to Kailash, and is given a warm welcome by his family.

The narrative continues with sundry tales such as Ganesh's fight with the sage [[Parashuram]]a; the resolution of the question of who is to be worshipped first among gods; etc. After a leap the tale lands upon the story of Ashoksundari's marriage with Nahush. Meanwhile when Parvati insists, ShivShiva permits to build a house on Kailash. Kartikeya and GaneshGanesha leave for journey to find the most appropriate house for Kailash. In the mean time Ashoksundari meets Nahush at Rishi Vashishta's ashram,where in he is completing his studies.On knowing this, AsurAsura Hunda attacks the rishi's ashram. A horrified Ashoksundari screams for her mother and as a result Parvati takes on the Kali avatar. She saves her daughter and is later pacified by Mahadeva's Batuk avatar. After this Parvatiparvati with her yogic powers makes Nahush older for his safety from Hunda.

==Cast==

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! Actor !! Character

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| rowspan="109" | [[Mohit Raina]] || [[Shiva|Shiv]]

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| [[Yaksh]]

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| [[Adi Shakti]]

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| rowspan="2" | [[Mouni Roy]] || [[Sati (goddess)|Sati]]

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| [[Adi Shakti]]

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| rowspan="2" | [[Saurabh Raj Jain]] || [[Vishnu]]

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| [[Rama|Ram]]

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| rowspan="2" | [[Ragini Dubey]] || [[Lakshmi]]

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| [[Rushiraj Pawar]] || [[Kartikeya]] / [[Murugan]]

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| [[Asnoor Kaur]](younger) / [[Ahsaas Channa]] (elder) || [[Ashok Sundari]]

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| [[Vicky Batra]] || [[Chandra]]

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| [[Raman Khatri]] || [[Atharvan]]

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| [[http://atulsingh.info/ Atul Singh]] || [[Pulaha]]

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| [[Sushil Parashar]] || [[Pitambar]]

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! colspan="2" | '''[[Rakshasa|Demons]]'''

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| [[Mohit Raina]] || [[JalandharJalandhara]]

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| [[Raj Premi]] || [[Tarakasur]]

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| [[Charu Asopa]] || [[Revati]]

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| [[Surbhi Shukla]] || [[Rohini Devi|Rohini]]

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| [[Manini Mishra]] || [[Jaya-Vijaya|Vijaya]]

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| [[Annapurna Vitthal Bhairi]] || [[Shanta]]

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| ''Most Fit Actor''

| [[Mohit Raina]]

| rowspan="2" {{nom}}

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| ''Most Fit Actress''

| [[Mouni Roy]]

| {{nom}}

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| rowspan="2" | '''2013'''

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==Music==

The background score of the show is very much appreciated. For the first 140 episodes, music was composed by [[Sandeep Mukherjee]], [[Murugan|Kartik]], and the [[Bawra brothers]], Inder and Sunny. Sandeep Mukherjee composed music for the next few episodes after which the Bawra brothers were chosen to compose music for the remainder of the series. The well known [[Pakhawaj]] player, singer and composer [[Pandit Bhavani Shankar]] recorded an original composition for the [[Tandav]] sequence shown after [[Sati (goddess)|Sati]]'s demise.

==Production==

[[Ritoo Jenjani]], who has worked in [[Kamal Hassan]]'s [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film [[Vishwaroopam]], has done the [[prosthetic makeup]] for the presentation of [[Kali]].

==Reception==