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Festivals
Stories behind the festivals of India.
1 storyFolk
Village wit and wisdom, passed down by word of mouth.
8 storiesGods
Devi · Ganesh · Hanuman · Krishna
13 storiesKids
Short, playful stories to read with little ones.
20 storiesLanguage
English · Gujarati · Hindi · Kannada …
30 storiesMoral
A lesson tucked inside every tale.
22 storiesRegional
Tales rooted in the places they come from.
2 storiesLatest Stories — freshly added
Mata Vaishno Devi – The Sacred Journey
Long ago, in the village of Hansali near present-day Katra, lived a kind and humble devotee named Shridhar. He and his wife had no children…
The Blue Jackal
Once, a hungry jackal wandered into a village in search of food. Before he could find anything, several village dogs spotted him and gave…
The Crow and the Snake
Long ago, a crow and his wife lived in a strong nest high in a tall tree. They loved their leafy home and looked forward to raising a family…
The Lion and the Clever Rabbit
Long ago, a fierce lion lived in a beautiful forest. He was strong and swift, but he hunted far more animals than he needed. Whenever his…
The Two Friends and the Bear
Once, two friends named Arjun and Ravi set out on a journey through a great forest. Before entering the trees, they promised, “Whatever…
Vrinda, Tulsi, and Shaligram
Long ago, there lived a powerful asura king named Jalandhar. He was brave, strong, and proud of his victories. His wife, Vrinda, was gentle…
Muchie Rajah – The Fish Prince
1: A wish in the palace Long ago, a kind King and Queen ruled a green and prosperous land. Their palace rang with music, and their gardens…
Samudra Manthan: The Churning of the Ocean
Part 1: A difficult task Long ago, the devas had lost much of their strength. Their rivals, the asuras, had grown powerful, and the balance…