The episode begins in a dimly lit bedroom where a young woman, Parnika, is tied up and unconscious on a large bed. Another woman, Bhadra, sleeps soundly beside her. Suddenly, a streak of green magical energy enters the room, engulfs Parnika, and appears to possess her. Her eyes snap open, and with a supernatural glow, the ropes binding her hands and feet untie themselves. Parnika, now in a trance-like state, gets off the bed and quietly leaves the room, leaving the ropes and a still-sleeping Bhadra behind.
Parnika walks barefoot through the grand, silent house. She seems to be sleepwalking, her expression blank as she heads towards the main door and steps outside into the night.
Meanwhile, on an upstairs balcony, Pratigya stands with a young girl, Bala. Bala asks Pratigya why she isn’t sleeping. Pratigya says she couldn’t sleep and came out for some fresh air. Just then, they spot Parnika walking across the courtyard below. Pratigya is alarmed, but Bala, with a mysterious calm, tells her that Parnika is fine and will be back. Pratigya insists they must stop her, but Bala grabs her hand, saying they shouldn’t interfere.
Pratigya, however, is too worried to listen. She pulls her hand away, breaking her glass bangles in the process, and rushes downstairs to follow Parnika. Bala follows her. From the balcony, they watch Parnika walk away from the house into the darkness. Pratigya is determined to bring her back, but Bala again tries to stop her, warning her of the danger. Pratigya, seeing her mother’s love for Parnika, feels she must protect her and ignores Bala’s pleas.
The scene shifts to a dark, cave-like area where a sorceress, Bhootki, is performing a dark ritual. A glowing, fiery humanoid figure, Pashupati, floats in the air. As Parnika arrives, still in a trance, Bhootki directs her to lie down on a red cloth laid out on the ground. Bhootki begins her incantations, preparing to sacrifice Parnika to give Pashupati a physical body.
Back at the house, Bhadra wakes up to find Parnika gone and the ropes lying empty on the bed. In a panic, she runs through the house, calling for her mother and the others. The family gathers, and Bhadra immediately accuses Pratigya and Bala of kidnapping Parnika. Pratigya tries to explain that Parnika left on her own, as if under a spell, but Bhadra refuses to believe her. She points to Pratigya’s broken bangles on the ground as evidence of a struggle. Convinced of their guilt, Bhadra orders her men to tie Pratigya and Bala to a tree and surround them with fire, threatening to burn them alive if they don’t reveal Parnika’s whereabouts.
The scene cuts back to the ritual. Bhootki cuts her own wrist, letting her blood drip into a bowl. As the ritual reaches its climax, Pashupati’s fiery form enters a box. When the box opens, he emerges as a man with a physical body. He and Bhootki laugh maniacally, celebrating their success.
The story takes a dramatic turn as Bhadra is seen confronting Bhootki. It is revealed that Bhadra is in league with the sorceress and knew about the ritual. Her only concern is to find out who performed the ritual on Parnika. Bhootki explains that she believes Pratigya holds the key to a hidden treasure and advises Bhadra to feign innocence and lure Pratigya to a temple to extract the secret.
Just as the fire around Pratigya and Bala intensifies, three divine cobras appear and extinguish the flames, shocking Bhadra and the others. At that moment, Parnika walks back into the house, completely unharmed and with no memory of what happened. When Bhadra questions her, Parnika states that she doesn’t know who tried to kill her but is certain that Pratigya and Bala had nothing to do with it. The episode ends with Bala revealing her true form as the snake goddess, using her powers to erase Parnika’s memory of the night’s events, confirming that she orchestrated the entire incident to expose Bhadra’s evil intentions while protecting everyone.
Review
This episode of Prem Pratigya was a rollercoaster of supernatural drama and suspense. The pacing was excellent, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats from the very beginning. The visual effects, especially the depiction of the fiery spirit Pashupati and the magical rituals, were quite impressive for a television series. The performances were strong, particularly from the actress playing Bhadra, who convincingly portrayed a mother’s feigned distress and her underlying sinister nature. The major highlight was the revelation of Bala’s true identity as the snake goddess. This twist completely changes the dynamics of the show, elevating her from a simple child character to a powerful protector. The episode successfully builds up a complex plot involving black magic, hidden treasures, and divine intervention, leaving the audience eager to see how Bhadra will be exposed and what new challenges lie ahead.
Recap Points
- Parnika is magically possessed and led to a sorceress for a human sacrifice ritual.
- Pratigya and Bala witness the events, leading to a confrontation with Bhadra.
- Bhadra accuses Pratigya and Bala of kidnapping Parnika and threatens to burn them alive.
- It is revealed that Bhadra is secretly working with the sorceress.
- Bala reveals her divine powers as the snake goddess and saves Pratigya, while also erasing Parnika’s memory to protect their secret.
Plot Twists
- Parnika’s kidnapping was orchestrated by a sorceress named Bhootki.
- The family matriarch, Bhadra, is secretly allied with the evil sorceress.
- The young girl, Bala, is not a normal child but a powerful snake goddess in disguise.
- Bala manipulated the events of the night to expose Bhadra’s true intentions.
Predictions
- Bhadra will devise a new plan to trick Pratigya and force her to reveal the secret of the hidden treasure.
- Pashupati, now in a human body, will become a major antagonist and create more problems for the family.
- Bala will continue to use her divine powers secretly to thwart the villains’ plans and protect her loved ones.