Folk
Village wit and wisdom, passed down by word of mouth.
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…
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…
Karma Bai's Khichdi Bhog
Near the great temple of Jagannath in Puri lived an elderly devotee named Karma Bai. Her home was only a small mud-walled room with a clay…
A story and a song
A housewife knew a story, she also knew a song, but she kept them to herself. Never told anyone the story or the song. But she kept them to…
Sanja
Long ago, in the beautiful Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh, there lived a cheerful girl named Sanja. She loved flowers, birds, trees, and…