Stories From India

A #Punjabi #FolkTale about a Bear who desperately wants to try Khichdi, and the Woodcutter and his wife who can supply it. For a very heavy price! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Punjab #FolkTalesOfPunjab #PunjabiFolkTales #IndianFolkTales #FolkTalesOfIndia

We continue the Ramayana with Vali's defeat, followed by the story of how Hanuman searches for Sita, including a tip he receives from a friendly vulture Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Valmiki’s origin story is in Episode 6 – Fish Highwayman The Ramayana kicks off in Episode 7 – Kingdom by Horse . Episode 15 – Rishi vs Rishi: Un-civil war! and Episode 16 – Six….teen...

An Assamese Folk Tale about a battle of wits between two of the cleverest creatures in folklore - a Monkey and a Jackal. Also featuring a WWW(well-wide-web)! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Assam #AssameseFolkTale #FolkTalesOfIndia #IndianFolkTales #Assamese #FolkTales

In this episode we begin the fantasy/sci-fi novel by #DevakiNandanKhatri featuring Princess #Chandrakanta, Prince #Virendra, #KroorSingh, and each of their #aiyyaars! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Chandrakanta public domain full text #sfipodcast #Kroor #Aiyyar #Aiyyaari #Aiyyari

A #Shiva story about how not receiving an invitation to the #DakshaYagna resulted in Shiva's wife #Sati's demise, and an involuntary head transplant for #Daksha Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Kailas #MtKailas #MountKailas #Manu #Prasuti #Brahma #Shiv

A #Punjabi Folk Tale about a King who has never spoken a lie in his life! And it's up to a little child to teach him an important life lesson about lying Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Punjab #FolkTalesOfPunjab #PunjabiFolkTales #IndianFolkTales #FolkTalesOfIndia

A #Mahabarata story where we'll see the #Pandavas and #Kauravas trying to get an education. At #Kripacharya University! But they don't have the right professor yet. Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode 59 – River of Dreams Episode 60 – Down By The River Episode 68 – Waiting Episode 69 – Father and Son Episode 70 – The Art of the Deal Episode 83 – Mahabharata – The...

A #Bengali folk tale about story-telling princesses, a Guardian Angel, and vicious snakes who might be just playful, words of caution about acting in haste Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Bengal #IndianFolkTales #FolkTalesOfIndia #FolkTalesOfBengal #BengaliFolkTales #FolkTale

A story from the #Ramayana about a battle between #Sugriva and #Vali to be the King of the Vaanars. With a little help from #Ram, #Laxman, and #Hanuman! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Ramayana episodes are here: Valmiki’s origin story is in Episode 6 – Fish Highwayman The Ramayana kicks off in Episode 7 – Kingdom by Horse . Episode 15 – Rishi vs Rishi: Un-c...

A bonus episode this #Diwali about the Goddess #Lakshmi, a lost necklace, and the first recorded use of runway lights! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Laxmi #Deepavali #Deepawali

We begin the #SinghasanBattisi with Raja #Bhoja finding an unusual throne in an unexpected place. A throne belonging to #Vikramaditya, of #VikramBetaal fame Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous #Vikram and #Betaal episodes: Episode 5 – Kingly duties Episode 8 – Vik and the Vampire Redux Episode 32 – The Call of Duty Episode 34 – A Damsel in Distress Episode 56 –...

A #TenaliRaman story about fulfilling last wishes and foiling a plot to bankrupt King #Krishnadevarayar and his entire Kingdom! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Tenali Raman episodes: Episode 61 – Weightlifting Episode 19 – Surely you’re joking Mr. Raman Episode 2 – Animal Hater 1 and Episode 3 – Animal Hater 2 #sfipodcast #Tenali #Raman #Krishnadevaraya

A #Mahabharat prequel story about #Nahush and #Ashoksundari, featuring wish-granting trees, divine picnics, prophecies, and a birthday party that was really a trap Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Mahabharata #NaradaMuni #Narada #Indra

On the second anniversary of this podcast, here's a bonus episode about an epic battle: It’s #Shiva vs #Vishnu, instigated by #Indra, and me, #Narada Muni! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Brahma #NaradaMuni #LordShiva

A #HimachalPradesh #folktale about how a clever girl outwits demons, cheats, misers, bill collectors, and Kings Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Himachal #FolkTalesOfIndia #IndianFolkTales #HimachalFolkTales #Simla

A story from the #Mahabharata about #Nala and #Damayanti, featuring a matchmaking swan, a good snake, a bad snake, and some advice about gambling Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #NalaDamayanti #Mahabharat #NaradaMuni #Narada

An ancient Indian folk tale from the Deccan plateau about a girl born from a Mango, and raised by giant eagles! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #FolkTalesOfIndia #IndianFolkTales #Deccan #DeccanFolkTales #DeccanPlateau

A Story from the #Ramayana about #Ram and #Laxman’s search for #Sita.  Which starts with a meeting with #Shabari and looking for #Sugriva. And their first meeting with #Hanuman! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous #Ramayan episodes: Valmiki’s origin story is in Episode 6 – Fish Highwayman The Ramayana kicks off in Episode 7 – Kingdom by Horse . Episode 15 –...

Three #JatakaTales about a golden-feathered Swan, a promising singing career, and about the danger of putting your head in the lion's mouth Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Jataka #Buddha

This episode features two and a half #Akbar and #Birbal Stories! We'll see Birbal give witty answers and solve complicated problems elegantly! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Akbar Birbal Episodes: Episodes 9 – A Clever Minister in King Akbar’s Court Episode 10 – The Great Detective Episode 22 – Slow Cooker Episode 38 – A Close Shave Episode 73 – Teacher’s P...

A continuation of the #Mahabharat where we learn about the birth of the next generation #Yudhishthir, #Bhima, #Arjun, and #Duryodhan Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Mahabharat Episodes are here: Episode 59 – River of Dreams Episode 60 – Down By The River Episode 68 – Waiting Episode 69 – Father and Son Episode 70 – The Art of the Deal Episode 83 – Mahabharat...

Two #GujaratiFolkTales that illustrate how Psychology can help you deal with tricksters and how it can help make some money at the same time Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Gujarat #Gujarati #FolkTalesOfIndia #FolkTalesOfGujarat #IndianFolkTales #Shiva

A #FolkTale from #Kashmir about a Princess who had to complete one dangerous mission after another, including fetching milk from a Tigress! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #FolkTalesOfIndia #IndianFolkTales #Kashmiri #KashmiriFolkTales #FolkTalesOfKashmir

A #Ramayana story about #Ram and #Laxman searching for #Sita, and how they met first a friendly neighborhood vulture and then a hideous monster! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Valmiki’s origin story is in Episode 6 – Fish Highwayman The Ramayana kicks off in Episode 7 – Kingdom by Horse . Episode 15 – Rishi vs Rishi: Un-civil war! and Episode 16 – Six….teen Flags ar...

A #Kannada #FolkTale about a girl who can magically transform into a flowering tree. And transform back, if her flowers are picked carefully! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Karnataka #FolkTale #FolkTalesOfKarnataka #IndianFolkTales #FolkTalesOfIndia #TheFloweringTree #FloweringTree