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Vishwamitra continues his penance and worship to win over the title of Brahmarshi and become a Brahmin.

Written, narrated, and directed by Sudipta Bhawmik

SFX and audio design by Anirban Chakrabarty

Audio engineering by Souman Paul

Cover art by Paresh Parmar

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ramayana Episode 8: Vishwamitra becomes a Brahmarshi

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