Indian
Indian folktales and stories for children. Rich collection of moral stories, fables, and legends from across India.
The Serpent Beneath the Banyan Tree
The Serpent Beneath the Banyan Tree The Serpent Beneath the Banyan Tree Every grandmother in the village of Pratappur told
Ekalavya’s Devotion
A young archer teaches himself—without a teacher—and shows that dedication can surpass every obstacle. In ancient India, there was a
Draupadi’s Question
A queen is wronged in the most public way possible—and asks one question that none of the gathered wise men
Savitri and the God of Death
When death comes for her husband, a young princess follows—and wins him back with wisdom and devotion. In ancient India,
Gajendra’s Cry
An elephant king, caught by a crocodile for a thousand years, learns that the most powerful force in the universe
The River That Learned to Listen
The River That Learned to Listen – Hindu Humility Story for Kids – Hindu moral story for children ages 6-12. True greatness kneels. The mountain does no…
The River Girl and the Iron Merchant
The River Girl and the Iron Merchant – Bengali Kindness Story for Kids – Bengali moral story for children ages 6-12. The smallest act of kindness can tr…
The Peacock Prince and the Village Potter
Once upon a time in a kingdom that was neither here nor there (though certainly somewhere, for all kingdoms must
Nachiketa and the Lord of Death
A fearless boy named Nachiketa journeys to the realm of death after his father’s angry words. There, he asks Yama,
