The Lord of Death
This is a story about a road which was considered to be deadly to travel because of a deadly creature. Why was the creature causing so much death, grief and… More »The Lord of Death
The Jackal and The Peahen
This week’s story with moral is titled The Jackal and the Peahen.
Our Most Popular Stories : Baalgatha English
Over the past three years, we have published over 200 stories on Baalgatha Podcast. This week, we decided to take a look at the most popular stories- tales that our listeners love to listen the most…here is the list for Baalgatha English Podcast. These are the most listened to Children’s bedtime stories on Baalgatha Podcast, sources from Panchatantra, Jataka Tales, Hitopadesha or Aesop’s Fables.
Is it a Jackal, or a Tiger?
Listen to this story from Northern India, about a King who abandons his beloved Queen over a wager. The Queen gives birth to a young prince who sets off on his life of adventures. This tale is based on the story Jackal or Tiger? from Andrew Lang’s Fairy Books.
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The King Who Would Conquer Fate
Listen how King Anangpal meets an old Sadhu in a forest. The Sadhu’s prophecy shocks the King, and he decides to act on it. In this process, he ends up killing an innocent woman and leaves her newborn son to fend for himself. What happens to the boy? Will the Sadhu’s prophecy come true?
Why do we celebrate Akshaya Tritiya?
In this episode, Sriram, the host of Chants of India podcast, explains the stories associated with the festival of Akshay Tritiya. To mark this festival, we published this episode on… More »Why do we celebrate Akshaya Tritiya?
The Legend of Raja Rasalu
The Legend of Raja Rasalu is a tale from Northern India, set in what is now known as Sialkot in Pakistan. This is a tale of bravery and adventure. Originally an eight part story, we have combined the different stories to form a single narrative for your listening pleasure. Learn how Raja Rasalu was born and how he spent the first twelve years of his life in an underground palace. Net, he meets seventy maidens, and how he defeats King Sarkap in a game of Chaupad. Finally, he returns to his father’s Kingdom. Will he lead a life Happily ever after?
Festivals of Mahavir Jayanti, Hanuman Jayanti, and Easter
Listen to three bedtime stories for children about the Festivals of Mahavir Jayanti, Hanuman Jayanti, and Easter on Baalgatha Podcast by gaatha story.
The Story of Gwashbrari | Baalgatha Podcast
The Story of Gwashbrari is set in Northern India, narrated by Sheerali Biju for Baalgatha Podcast. Originally titled “The Legend of Gwashbrari, The Glacier-Hearted Queen”, this story was published in the book Tales of Northern India, compiled by Flora Annie Steel.
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The Charmed Ring and the Merchant’s Son
This is the story about a merchant’s son who is helped by a cat, a dog and a snake.This story was translated into English by Joseph Jacobs in the early 20th century, and revised and rewritten by Amar Vyas for gaathastory.