Stories Published and posts about Myths, Legends and Fairytales of India Podcast
Beginning with the story of the Lost Camel, we learn how King Alakesh meets three brilliant ministers. We learn how the three ministers meet the, King and join his court. We also find out how one of the ministers is able to save the king from two of the three calamities that have been mentioned in the prophecy of a goddess.More »The Story of the Three Calamities
Listen to the first story of the New Year in 2019 from Myths, Legends and Fairytales of India Podcast (now renamed as Parikatha Podcast). More »Princess Pepperina
Listen to the tales of adventure, bravery, and intelligence in this first part, as Sher Singh sets off on a journey with his friends Bahravsingh, Ramsingh and Sajjan. Sher Singh continues on his journey, having ensured that his three companions: Bhairavsingh, Ramsingh and Sajjan have each been rewarded with a Kingdom, and married off. What new lands will Sher Singh Travel? Has he parted ways with his friends forever?
Listen to this episode about the wit of a minister, the wrath of a King and the devotion of a wife in this story from India.
Today we bring to you a short story- the tale of Nala and Damayanti. Nala, was the king of Nishadh Kingdom in Eastern India. He was the son of Veerasen. Nala was known for his skill with horses and culinary expertise. He married princess Damayanti, of Vidarbha Kingdom. He was also a great cook, and wrote the first ever book on cookery, Pakadarpanam (पकदर्पणम). This story was first mentioned in the Mahabharat.
Listen to the Story The Hippopotamus and the Tortoise by clicking below About this Nigerian Folktale Today we bring to you a folktale from Nigeria. In this folk tale, we… More »Folktale: The Hippopotamus and the Tortoise
Listen to the story of Moti, a young man who sets off from his home to earn a living. Along the way, he encounters a series of adventures, including getting robbed by a couple of horse traders, and he also has a duel with a tiger.
Originally published as two separate episodes in 2018, Chandralekha and the Eight Robbers is now available as one complete episode. This fascinating Indian folk tale follows Chandralekha, a remarkably intelligent and courageous young woman who repeatedly outwits a dangerous gang of eight robbers.
Peasie and Beansie are two sisters whose natures are as different as night and day. While Beansie is quarrelsome, impatient and selfish, Peasie is gentle, helpful and always willing to lend a hand. When Peasie sets out to visit their father, the kindness she shows along the way brings her unexpected rewards, but her sister soon becomes jealous and decides to follow the same path.
Gundappa the Brahman You can listen to the story by clicking below About The Story of Gundappa The Brahman In the present day state of Karnataka, there once reigned a… More »The Story of Gundappa the Brahman