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

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I am a mother of two children who love stories. I used to work in the Insurance industry. I have heard and read lots of Indian stories from my childhood and still read. Our stories have lot of values and also reflect the way society was, in ancient days. As a hobby, I am rewriting the stories I have heard and read, in an attempt to preserve them for the benefit of present and future parents and grandparents and kids of course!!

The Monkey and the Crocodile – From the Jataka tales

This is another story of the monkey and the crocodile from Jataka Tales. There is one more in Panchatantra which we all know. Read to know more…

Mahotkata Vinayaka

This is a story of Mahotkata Vinayaka from the Ganesha Purana. Read to know more…

True Devotion

A tale of Shri Krishna which shows us what true devotion or Bhakti is like. Read to know more…

Baji Rout – The Child Martyr

The touching story of a child who sacrificed his life for the sake of our Independence at the tender age of twelve . Read to know more…

The Legend of Goddess Maariamman

This is the Legend of Goddess Maariamman who is an Amsha of Parashakti. Read to know more…

Poonthanam Namboodiri – A life devoted to Sri Krishna – Part 2

This is Part 2 of the life story of Poonthanam Namboodiri. Read to know what happened…

Poonthanam Namboodiri – A life devoted to Sri Krishna – Part 1

This is the story of Poonthanam Namboodiri one of of the greatest devotees of Sri Krishna who resides at Guruvayoor. Read to know more…

The clever wife – A folktale from South India

This is a folk tale of how the owner of a bull outwitted a thief who had stolen the bull , with the idea given by his clever wife. Read to know more…

Sri Sundaramoorthy Nayanar – the ‘harsh devotee’

This is the story of one of the well known Nayanar – Sri Sundaramoorthy Nayanar. How from his post at Kailasa as Shiva’s attendant, he was born on earth is an interesting story. Read to know more…

Tatam Tatamtam Tatatam Tatam Tah

Today is Basant Panchami or Vasanta Panchami, the fifth day of the waxing moon of the month of ‘Magha’. In the south it may be easily referred to as the fifth day after the Amavasya in the month of ‘Thai’. This day is said to be the birthday of Maa Saraswathi and is celebrated in […]

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