India
Folk tales from the diverse traditions of India.
Indian Folk Tales
Ages 3-5
Princess Aubergine
Princess Aubergine: Once upon a time there lived a poor Brahman and his wife, so poor, that often they did not know whither to turn for a meal, and were
Indian Folk Tales
Ages 3-5
Princess Pepperina
Princess Pepperina: A Bulbul once lived in a forest, and sang all day to her mate, till one morning she said, ‘Oh, dearest husband! you sing beautifully, but I
Indian Folk Tales
Ages 12+ / YA
Punchkin | Deccan Fairy Tale of the External Soul (12+)
Seven princesses, sorcerer Punchkin, and a green parrot that holds his life — the classic Deccan external-soul tale from Old Deccan Days.
Indian Folk Tales
Ages 3-5
Raṇavîrasiṅg
Raṇavîrasiṅg: Once upon a time in the town of Vañjaimânagar there ruled a king, named Śivâchâr, under whom peace and prosperity reigned throughout the land.
Indian Folk Tales
Ages 3-5
Raja Rasalu
Raja Rasalu: Once there lived a great Raja, whose name was Salabhan, and he had a Queen, by name Lona, who, though she wept and prayed at many a shrine, had
Indian Folk Tales
Ages 3-5
Peasie And Beansie
Peasie worked steadily in her garden while Beansie sought shortcuts. When harvest came, Peasie's patience yielded abundance; Beansie reaped only regret.
Indian Folk Tales
Ages 12+ / YA
Authors Giving Indian Mythology a New Twist | Editorial Essay
Amish Tripathi, Devdutt Pattanaik, Kavita Kané and more — how modern writers retell India’s epics for new readers.
Panchatantra Stories
Ages 3-5
Pride Goeth Before A Fall
Pride Goeth Before A Fall: In a certain village there lived ten cloth merchants, who always went about together. Once upon a time they had travelled far
Indian Folk Tales
Ages 3-5
Prince Half A Son
Prince Half A Son: Once upon a time there was a King who had no children, and this disappointment preyed so dreadfully upon his mind that he chose the dirtiest
Panchatantra Stories
Ages 3-5
Prince Lionheart And His Three Friends
Prince Lionheart And His Three Friends: Once upon a time there lived a King and Queen who would have been as happy as the day was long had it not been for this
Indian Folk Tales
Ages 3-5
Prince Wicked And The Grateful Animals
Prince Wicked And The Grateful Animals: Once upon a time a king had a son named Prince Wicked. He was fierce and cruel, and he spoke to nobody without abuse
Panchatantra Stories
Ages 3-5
The Elephant And The Dog
An elephant's tiny dog friend saves him through a clever trick, showing that true friendship knows no boundaries.