The BEST episodes of Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev season 12
Every episode of Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev season 12!
'Devon ke Dev... Mahadev' is a mesmerizing, visually stunning story of Lord Shiva and his avatars. Witness the Lord as a sansarik or householder in this Hindi mythological show.
#1 - Mahadev Establishes The Nageshwar Jyotirlinga
Season 12 - Episode 22 - Aired 1/1/2013
Parvati fumes at Daruka for misusing the boon given by her. Daruka apologises to Parvati, but she advises her to seek Mahadev's forgiveness. Mahadev enlightens Daruka and her followers. Ganesha becomes delighted on seeing Ashok Sundari. Narad Muni informs Ganesha that Ashok Sundari is doing tapasya to marry Nahush. The door keepers insult Ganesha when he reaches Nahush's palace with Ashok Sundari's marriage proposal. Mahadev establishes the Nageshwar Jyotirlinga.
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#2 - Mahadev Revives Vinayak
Season 12 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/16/2012
Parvati becomes devastated as Mahadev chops off Vinayak's head. She yells at Mahadev and asks him to revive Vinayak. Mahadev reminisces about the incident when he had killed Suryadev and Rishi Kashyap had cursed him to be the killer of his own son. Parvati attains an intense form and starts destroying the universe when Mahadev tells her that he cannot revive Vinayak. Mahadev fixes an elephant's head to Vinayak's body. Parvati becomes overwhelmed to get her son back.
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#3 - Parvati And Mahadev Become Overwhelmed To Meet Ashok Sundari
Season 12 - Episode 25 - Aired 1/4/2013
Parvati, Nandi, and the Shivgans decorate Kailash to welcome Ganesha and Ashok Sundari. Ganesha feels hungry and eats Modaks made by Parvati, along with Ashok Sundari. Parvati and Mahadev become overwhelmed with Ashok Sundari's arrival to Kailash. Parvati becomes thrilled as Mahadev goes to bring Kartikey to Kailash. Kartikey tells Mahadev that he felt dejected on not being invited to Ganesha's birthday celebration. Mahadev informs him that he has an irreplaceable place in Parvati and his heart.
#4 - Ayu And His Soldiers Apologise To Ganesha
Season 12 - Episode 23 - Aired 1/2/2013
Ayu yells at his soldiers for stopping Ganesha from entering his palace, and apologises to him. Ganesha puts forth the proposal of Ashok Sundari's marriage with Nahush. Ayu requests Ganesha to meet Nahush first, and then decide if he really wants Ashok Sundari to get married to Nahush. Ganesha agrees to meet Nahush. Mahadev assures Parvati that Ganesha will definitely bring Ashok Sundari to Kailash.
#5 - Ganesha Leaves Kailash To Meet Ashok Sundari
Season 12 - Episode 21 - Aired 12/31/2012
Ganesha leaves Kailash to meet his sister, Ashok Sundari. Before leaving, he promises Parvati to bring Ashok Sundari with him. Meanwhile, Daruka orders her soldiers to burn Mahadev's devotees alive for praying during their work. Mahadev comes to the rescue of his devotees, and warns Daruka to stop misusing her powers. Daruka prays to Parvati seeking help. As Parvati appears, Daruka complains to her that Mahadev is stopping her from completing the boon.
#6 - Parvati Gives A Boon To Daruka
Season 12 - Episode 19 - Aired 12/27/2012
Ganesha takes a bath and worships Mahadev to impress him. Parvati becomes impressed with Daruka's severe austerity. As a boon, she makes Daruka the owner of a forest, and names the forest as Daruka Van. Daruka plans to attack the people on the earth and enslave them. Parvati asks Ganesha to have food, but he refuses to eat until Mahadev gives him a boon. He tells Mahadev that he wants his parents to be ideal parents and direct him his entire life.
#7 - Ganesha Manages To Prepare Kheer For The Villagers
Season 12 - Episode 17 - Aired 12/25/2012
Parvati becomes worried as Ganesha has not returned to Kailash. Meanwhile, Ganesha enjoys his enchanting moments with the rats. He asks the rats to arrange for some food as he is hungry. The villagers fail to arrange the same for him due to scarcity of food. However, Ganesha manages to prepare kheer for the villagers through the help of an old woman and some rats. The villagers pay their gratitude to Ganesha for feeding them. Ganesha enlightens them about the karmas and conservation of nature.
#8 - Mahadev Punishes The Rat To Be Ganesha's Mode Of Transportation
Season 12 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/21/2012
Ganesha asks Mahadev to attain his real form as he looks better than Parvati. The rats tell Ganesha that they are horrified of Nagdev. Ganesha assures them that nobody will harm them. He rescues the people from a wicked rat's terror. He brings the rat to Kailash and asks Mahadev to punish him. Mahadev sentences the rat to be Ganesha's mode of transportation. He announces that the rats will receive equivalent respect as the bull, from the world.
#9 - Parvati Prepares Modaks For Ganesha
Season 12 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/19/2012
Parvati prepares modaks for Ganesha. Meanwhile, Ganesha becomes curious to know about Mahadev's renouncement. Mahadev enlightens him about spirituality. Due to Baamdev's curse, Gandharvaraj gets transformed into a rat. Brihaspati berates Baamdev for the same. The deities search for a solution to liberate Gandharvaraj from the curse, but in vain. Brihaspati asks him to proceed to Kailash. Ganesha enjoys distributing the modaks to the rats. Mahadev expects Kartikey's visit to Kailash.
#10 - Parvati And Vinayak Apologise To Mahadev
Season 12 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/17/2012
Parvati realises her mistake and apologises to Mahadev for insulting him and putting the world in danger. Vinayak apologises to Mahadev, the deities, and the rishis for his immoral behaviour. Parvati becomes tensed as Vinayak may be ridiculed by the people, for having a head of an elephant. But, Lord Vishnu assures her that Vinayak will be worshiped by the people in the same form. Devsena reveals to Kartikey that Indradev had sent her to trap him. Vinayak taunts Indradev for being egoistic.
#11 - Mahdev Chops Off Vinayak's Head
Season 12 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/14/2012
Indradev warns Vinayak not to mess with him and asks him to apologise to Mahadev. But, Vinayak fights with the deities and defeats them. Indradev and the other deities approach Mahadev for help. Mahadev becomes infuriated with Vinayak and asks to stop the battle. But, Vinayak tells him that the fight will not get over until there is a result. Mahadev loses his temper when Vinayak attacks him, and chops off his head with his trident.
#12 - Vinayak Does Not Allow Mahadev To Meet Parvati
Season 12 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/12/2012
Mahadev returns to Kailash, but Vinayak stops him from meeting Parvati. Mahadev tells Vinayak that he is his father, but Vinayak does not believe him. Later, Vinayak accepts Mahadev as his father after the Shivgans speak for him. However, he still does not allow Mahadev to meet Parvati, to uphold his promise to her. All the deities and the Rishis become thrilled with Mahadev's return.
#13 - Mahadev Completes His Tapasya
Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/10/2012
Parvati asks Narad Muni to arrange a teacher for Vinayak. Lord Brahma informs Saraswati about the completion of Mahadev's tapasya. Lord Vishnu panics on thinking about Vinayak's future. Narad Muni informs Maharishi Bhrigu about Mahadev's return. Maharishi Bhrigu worries for Vinayak. Mahadev is in a dilemma whether to return to Kailash on thinking about the future. Kartikey becomes dejected on learning about Vinayak's birth. Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu discuss with Mahadev regarding Vinayak.
#14 - Parvati Promises To Sant Kumars That They Will Be Vinayak's Teachers
Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/6/2012
Parvati promises the Sant Kumars that they will be Vinayak's teachers. Vinayak yearns to have laddoos, but Parvati persuades him to take some rest. Parvati assigns Nandi and the Shivgans to take care of Vinayak. However, they all fall asleep while Vinayak goes to have laddoos. Parvati orders Vinayak not to eat anything until she prepares food for him. Some rats from Him Naresh's house come to see Vinayak. Meanwhile, Devsena is in a dilemma whether to express her feelings to Kartikey.
#15 - Parvati's Son Comes Into Existence
Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/4/2012
Narad Muni requests Parvati to own the responsibility of the mankind in Mahadev's absence. Lord Brahma informs Narad Muni that Mahadev and Parvati's other son will come into existence and maintain the balance of the universe. Goddess Lakshmi persuades Parvati to conceive using her imagination and put life into her son with her powers. Parvati creates an idol. She becomes elated as her son comes into existence and calls her mother.
#16 - Nahush And His Parents Meet Ashok Sundari
Season 12 - Episode 24 - Aired 1/3/2013
Nahush and his parents meet Ashok Sundari. Ayu promises Ashok Sundari that Nahush will marry her when he will become eligible for marriage. Ganesha informs Ashok Sundari that he has come to take her to Kailash. Mahadev tests his devotees, Aahuk and Aahuka, in disguise of a saint. Though being bitten by a snake, Aahuk does not call for help so that his guest can sleep without disturbance. Mahadev becomes impressed, and gives them a boon that they will take birth as King Nal and Queen Damayanti.
#17 - Daruka Takes Advantage Of Parvati's Blessing
Season 12 - Episode 20 - Aired 12/28/2012
Daruka takes advantage of Parvati's blessing. Lord Vishnu predicts that her evil power will be destroyed by Mahadev. Ganesha enjoys playing with the Shivgans and Parvati. He desires to meet his siblings after Parvati enlightens him about the same. Mahadev tells him that Kartikey and Ashok Sundari are dedicated to their karma. Parvati seeks Mahadev's help to make Ganesha's journey safe. The Asuras and Daruka behave ruthlessly with Mahadev's devotees. The devotees pray to Mahadev to rescue them.
#18 - Mahadev Enlightens The Rishis About Spiritual Knowledge
Season 12 - Episode 18 - Aired 12/26/2012
The Saptarishis seek Mahadev's help to enlighten the mankind with spiritual knowledge. Ganesha expresses his curiosity to Mahadev, to gain immeasurable knowledge. Parvati explains the importance of worship to Ganesha. Ganesha decides not to have food until he worships. Mahadev enlightens the Rishis about spiritual knowledge. Daruka worships Parvati to get a boon for the demons, so that they can set their dominion again.
#19 - Mahadev Establishes The Ghushmeshwar Jyotirling
Season 12 - Episode 16 - Aired 12/24/2012
Ganesha seeks Parvati's permission to go outside Kailash. Parvati allows him to go, as Mahadev asks her to do so. Mahadev tells a story to Parvati about his worshiper, Ghushm, whose sister kills her son, Sukarm, out of jealousy. Mahadev appears in front of Ghushm, as she does not stop worshipping him even at the time of her son's funeral. Mahadev becomes impressed with Ghushm's devotion towards him and revives her son. Mahadev establishes the Ghushmeshwar jyotirling.
#20 - Ganesha Asks Mahadev To Wear The Dresses
Season 12 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/20/2012
Ganesha desires to sleep on Mahadev's lap. Mahadev welcomes him and sings a lullaby. Parvati becomes mesmerised on listening to Mahadev's rendition. On Ganesha's request, Parvati gifts him some dresses for Mahadev. Nandi tries to stop Ganesha, but in vain. Ganesha asks Mahadev to wear the dresses to look attractive. Mahadev becomes glad with Ganesha's gesture, and wears the dresses. Ganesha, Parvati, and the Shivgans become astonished on seeing Mahadev's dressing.
#21 - Mahadev Changes Vinayak's Name To Ganesha
Season 12 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/18/2012
Vinayak tries to please the deities and enlightens them about morality and culture. Mahadev and Parvati become elated with Vinayak's intelligence and bless him. Narad pays his gratitude to Vinayak. Mahadev changes Vinayak's name to Ganesha. Mahadev, Parvati and the deities celebrate Ganesha's naming ceremony. Parvati becomes glad on seeing Mahadev's dance. Lord Vishnu announces that Ganesha will also be known as Mangal Murti. Baamdev curses Gandharvaraj for not obeying him.
#22 - Vinayak Challenges The Deities To Dislodge His Feet
Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/13/2012
Nandi and one of the Shivgans fail to convince Vinayak to let Mahadev meet Parvati. Nandi becomes furious at Vinayak and tries to threaten him, but he ties Nandi and the Shivgans. Narad Muni, the deities, and the rishis also fail to convince Vinayak to allow Mahadev to meet Parvati. Vinayak challenges all of them to dislodge his feet, to get permission for Mahadev to meet Parvati. All the deities fail to dislodge Vinayak's feet.
#23 - Parvati Asks Vinayak To Guard The Door
Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/11/2012
Parvati asks Vinayak to play with her, instead of the rats. She becomes delighted on learning that Mahadev has completed his tapasya and will soon return to Kailash. Saraswati asks Parvati to get ready to welcome Mahadev. Indradev requests Parvati to let him welcome Mahadev. Parvati is disturbed by Nandi and the Shivgans, and asks Vinayak to guard the door while she has her bath. Vinayak asks the rats to bring laddoos for him.
#24 - Vinayak Rescues The Rats From The Shivgans
Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/7/2012
Vinayak befriends the rats and assigns them to steal laddoos for him. The Shivgans catch the rats while stealing laddoos. Vinayak rescues them from the Shivgans. Vinayak concedes to Parvati that he asked the rats to steal laddoos for him. Parvati allows him to have laddoos. She decides to send Vinayak for his studies. But, Narad Muni suggests her to wait for Mahadev's return.
#25 - Parvati Names Her Son Vinayak
Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/5/2012
Parvati tells her son that he has come into existence to remove the troubles of the whole world. She introduces her son to Nandi and the other Shivgans. Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati, Him Naresh, Menavati, the rishis and the deities come to Kailash to congratulate Parvati. Parvati becomes upset because of Mahadev's absence, but Lord Vishnu assures her that Mahadev will return soon. Parvati accepts Indradev's apology. She gives the name Vinayak to her son.