ContributorSwati
Stories by Swati 18 stories
Bhola and the Talking Banyan Tree
Long ago, in a small village in Bihar, there lived a poor but kind boy named Bhola. Every morning, he helped his parents in the fields and…
Jhijhiya: A Folk Tradition of Bihar
Long ago, in the villages of Bihar, people celebrated Jhijhiya during the festival of Navratri. It is a beautiful folk tradition where women…
Akbar and Birbal: The Clever Answer
Long ago, Emperor Akbar's court was known for lively questions and thoughtful discussions. Among his advisers was Birbal, whose calm wit…
The Brave Queen of Jhansi
In the nineteenth century, a girl named Manikarnika grew up with a lively mind and a fearless spirit. She learned to ride horses and trained…
The Kind King and the Wise Queen
Once there was a kind king named Arjun and a wise queen named Meera. They ruled a beautiful kingdom of farms, orchards, and busy villages…
The Rope and the Well
In a small village lived a curious boy named Ravi. Every morning, he watched his grandfather lower a bucket into their old stone well and…
The Story of Luv and Kush
Long ago, after Ram became king of Ayodhya, Sita found a peaceful home at Sage Valmiki's forest hermitage. There she gave birth to twin boys…
Arjuna and the Fish's Eye
Long ago, King Drupada of Panchala arranged a grand swayamvara for his daughter, Princess Draupadi. Princes and skilled warriors gathered in…
Brave Abhimanyu and the Chakravyuha
Long ago, during the time of the Mahabharata, there lived a young prince named Abhimanyu. He was the son of Arjuna and Subhadra and the…
Eklavya and the Power of Practice
Long ago, a determined young forest prince named Eklavya dreamed of becoming a skilled archer. He went to the renowned teacher Dronacharya…
Hanuman, Guardian of Puri
Long ago, in the sacred coastal city of Puri, Lord Jagannath lived in his great temple with his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra…
Krishna and Sudama: The Power of True Friendship
Long ago, in the ancient city of Ujjain, two boys studied at the ashram of the wise Guru Sandipani. One was Krishna, a prince of the Yadava…
Little Krishna and the Butter Pot
Long ago, in the green and beautiful village of Vrindavan, there lived a playful little boy named Krishna. He had a bright smile, a loving…
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…
The Monkey and the Crocodile
There was a monkey who lived in a guava tree beside a river. He often gave guavas to a crocodile that passed underneath the tree. Soon, the…