Jataka Tales – Penny Pincher – {Ep.267}
Today’s episode is from the Jataka Tales. It’s about a miser who learns generosity after a craving for lassi leads to surprising […]
Category: Folk Tales
Ramakrishna – Pandit and Milkmaid – {Ep.265}
Today’s episode is a folk tale popularized by the 19th century guru Ramakrishna Paramhans. This one is about a Pandit who tries […]
Jain Folk Tale – Soul Swapping Sovereign – {Ep.262}
Today’s episode is a Jain Folk Tale about a King who has several out of body experiences including living as an Elephant, […]
Himachal Pradesh Folk Tale – Dog Prince – {Ep.257}
Today’s episode is a Himachal Pradesh Folk Tale. It’s about a Dog who breaks all kinds of traditions by getting a human […]
Telugu Folk Tale – The Shepherd’s Ghost – {Ep.249}
Today’s episode is a folk tale from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. This Telugu Folk Tale is about a simple-minded Shepherd who gets […]
Uttar Pradesh Folk Tale – The Lion’s Wedding – {Ep.242}
An Uttar Pradesh folk tale about Singham – a misunderstood lion. Hear how his fellow animals react to his upcoming wedding, and […]
Arunachal Pradesh Folk Tale – Flying Monks – {Ep.232} – Stories From India – Podcast
Today’s story is an Arunachal Pradesh Folk Tale. It’s about students at a monastery, whose teacher really wanted them to learn flying […]
Bihar Folk Tale – Girls vs Bears – {Ep.219} – Stories From India – Podcast
A Bihar folk Tale with a surprising amount in common with European folk tales including Hansel and Gretel and Goldilocks and the […]
Nagaland Folk Tale – Momola – {Ep.214} – Stories From India – Podcast
Today’s story is a Nagaland folk tale about Momola – a girl who became a mermaid. Also featuring a river that flooded […]
Assam Folk Tale – Tejimola – {Ep.208} – Stories From India – Podcast
Today’s story is a folk tale from Assam – featuring a cruel stepmother and several magical transformations that completely contradict what we […]