About us

The stories we inherited, brought to life.

Khatakshetra is an independent labour of love: a place where the Itihasa and Purana — the Ramayana, the Puranas, and the deities and temples around them — are not just remembered, but read, played, drawn, visited, and passed on to the next generation.

Why we exist

Living tradition, not a museum.

So much of our heritage reaches children as a thick book they are told to revere but rarely open. We wanted the opposite: small, joyful, daily ways in — a 60-second katha, a guess-the-deity puzzle, a coloring page, a temple to plan a visit to, a wisdom card to keep. Learn a little, play a little, and carry it forward.

How we tell the stories

Source-aware and respectful.

  • Traced to the source. Stories are tied to their roots — the Valmiki Ramayana, the Puranas, and recognised traditional retellings — with notes when an episode comes from later tradition or varies between regions.
  • For the whole family. Every story has a clear, kind, kid-friendly version, with meaning a parent can talk through — never frightening, never preachy.
  • Respectful and inclusive. We honour the devotion these stories carry, present them with care, and welcome every family that wants to share them.
  • Honest about variants. The epics live in many tellings. Where traditions differ, we say so rather than flatten them.
What you can do here

Read, play, draw, visit, pass on.

A daily katha and puzzle, a growing library of stories and deity hubs, quizzes and kids games, temple guides with practical tips from families, printable drawing pages, and heirloom festival kits. Free to start — and no child account is ever needed.

Who's behind it

A small, independent team.

Khatakshetra is built by a small independent team who grew up on these stories and wanted to hand them on in a way our own kids would actually love. We're just getting started, we read every message, and we'd love your help shaping what comes next.

Start today

Begin with today's katha.

A 60-second story and a puzzle — the easiest way to see what we're about.

Play today's Katha & Puzzle