Mahabharat: Season 18
Season 18 of the 2013 Mahabharat series focuses entirely on the early life of Lord Krishna. Spanning Krishna's birth, his upbringing in Vrindavan, and his arrival in Mathura, this narrative arc highlights his divine destiny and early triumphs against dark forces. As part of the 2013 drama television series on Star Plus, which is based on the Indian legendary epic of the same name and produced as a drama and family sh
Season 18 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Mahabharat is a 2013 drama television series on Star Plus based on the Indian legendary epic of the same name.
- Season 18 focuses entirely on the early life of Lord Krishna, shifting the narrative focus to his origins.
- The season encompasses Krishna's birth and his subsequent upbringing in Vrindavan.
- The narrative follows Krishna's journey leading up to his arrival in Mathura and his early triumphs against dark forces.
Season overview
Season 18 of the 2013 Mahabharat series focuses entirely on the early life of Lord Krishna. Spanning Krishna's birth, his upbringing in Vrindavan, and his arrival in Mathura, this narrative arc highlights his divine destiny and early triumphs against dark forces. As part of the 2013 drama television series on Star Plus, which is based on the Indian legendary epic of the same name and produced as a drama and family show, this season chronicles the formative years of Krishna. Viewers follow the progression from his birth through his childhood experiences in Vrindavan to his eventual journey to Mathura. Throughout these events, the storyline emphasizes the divine nature of Krishna's destiny as he overcomes various dark forces. The series as a whole draws upon the well-known epic tradition, bringing traditional elements of the narrative to the screen through dramatic storytelling.
Episode Guide
Season 18 Progress Shield
Lord Vishnu is born to Devaki
May 12, 2014 · 22 min
Kans kills Devaki's seven children. He instructs a soldier to inform him when Devaki delivers her eighth child. Lord Vishnu appears before Devaki and Vasudeva and seeks Devaki's pe
Vasudeva leaves his son with Nand
May 13, 2014 · 22 min
The prison doors open and the Yamuna makes way for Vasudeva. A seven-headed snake protects Vasudeva and the new born baby from the rain. Vasudeva gives the new born baby to his fri
Nand relocates to Vrindavan
May 14, 2014 · 22 min
The Gopis complain to Yashoda about Krishna stealing their butter and Yashoda worries about Krishna. Meanwhile, Nand frets about the taxes to be paid to Kans. They decide to reloca
Krishna lifts the Govardhan hill
May 15, 2014 · 22 min
Krishna and his friends ruin the yagna organised to pacify Indradev. Indradev is angry and it begins to rain heavily. Krishna lifts the Govardhan hill to provide shelter to his peo
Yashoda learns about Devaki
May 16, 2014 · 22 min
Kans asks Devaki and Vasudeva about their eighth son. Vasudeva tells him that Balarama and Krishna are his sons. Kans instructs Akroor to bring them both to Mathura. Meanwhile, Yas
Krishna, Balarama defeat Chanoor
May 17, 2014 · 22 min
Krishna reaches Mathura and asks Kans to release his parents and return the kingdom to Ugrasena. Kans challenges Krishna and Balarama to defeat Chanoor and Mushtik. They defeat the