STORIBUZZ

A collection of Indian tales of wit, wisdom, humour, bravery, devotion and lots more...

Kumaragurupara Swāmigal – Thai Poosam Special

Today is Thai Poosam, the full moon day of the Tamil month ‘Thai’. This day is special to  Bhagwān Shanmukhā (Kārtikeyā). So I have chosen to narrate the story of a scholar-saint who gained name and fame due to the abundant shower of blessings of Kārtikeyā. Kumaran, was born in 1625 CE to Shanmuga Sikhāmani […]

The wise she-goat – A folktale from Bharat

A light-hearted folktale on the presence of mind displayed by a she-goat. Read to know more…

Amrita Devi Bishnoi’s extraordinary sacrifice

This is the story of exceptional bravery displayed by the Bishnoi tribe led by Amrita Devi. Read on to know more…

The legend of Jaya Sthambha at Sri Kamakshi Temple Kanchipuram

This is a story which forms the part of the Legend of Sri Kamakshi Devi at Kanchipuram. Read to know more…

Legend of Sri Kamakshi Devi of Kanchipuram

The story of how Devi Kamakshi came to reside in Kanchipuram. Read to know more…

The legend of Mayureshwar Ganesha

This is the story of Ganesha’s manifestation as Mayureshwar in the Treta Yuga to kill and Asura. Read to know more…

The curse on Nalakubera and Manigreeva – From Srimad Bhagavatham

This is a beautiful episode narrated in the Srimad Bhagavatham. This is about how the two sons of Kubera were cursed and later were relieved of the curse by Sri Krishna’s Grace. Read to know more…

The legend of Sri Māngādu Kāmākshi Amman

This is the legend of Sri Kamakshi Devi of Mangadu. How She came here is an interesting legend. Read on to find out…

King Dileepa’s story – From Mahakavi Kalidasa’s Raghuvamsha

This is a story from Mahakavi Kalidasa’s poem Raghuvamsha – the story of one of the ancestors of Shri Rama. Read to know more…

Who is thinking of me?? – A folktale

The folk-tale of a young woman who solved her husband’s problem with a brilliant idea. Read on to know how…

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