Here is one of the most popular Tenali Rama stories in Tamil Nadu. A counselor to a reputed king, Tenali Rama was known for his wits. As a court jester, Rama was responsible for keeping the king happy and carefree. On her deathbed, the queen asked the king to get her a mango. The king Read more…
Once upon a time, there lived a rich man who had one son and seven daughters. The son had recently reached marriageable age. As preparations for the wedding got underway, the rich man’s son visited his sisters to invite them. He began with the youngest sister. When he asked her to accompany him, she told Read more…
Once upon a time, a poor mother lived with her two daughters. The mother did odd jobs to make ends meet. Although the girls wanted to go out and work, the mother didn’t allow them to.
Madhua lived in a village on the coast of Odisha. He was a stupid man who would make a meal of the simplest tasks. As a result, his wife supported him by doing some menial jobs. One day, his wife fell sick. Madhua was quick to realize that it was his responsibility to take care Read more…
Once upon a time, there lived a rich businessman who had three sons and a daughter. After his three sons got married, the businessman decided to go on a pilgrimage. Before he left with his wife, he asked his sons to take care of their little sister, Savitri. The daughters-in-law did not want to take Read more…
Prince Ursingh of Chittor and his friends rode their horses in the woods looking for a hunt. However, much to their chagrin, they couldn’t spot a single animal. When one of them did spot a wild boar, they all galloped fast in its pursuit. During their chase, they left the forest and entered a maize Read more…
A long time ago, there were three brothers named Tanyen, Zhoshu, and Penhun. While the eldest brother, Tanyen, worked hard all day for a living, the other two brothers lazed around all day. With the little money Tanyen made, the trio struggled to lead a normal life. One day, Tanyen decided to go out of Read more…
A man once hurt his thumb while splitting bamboo strips. A girl named Kungawrhi emerged from the cut. She was so tiny that she would have just one grain of millet as her meal. She eventually grew up into a beautiful woman with several suitors. Finally, a tiger man married her. An old woman who Read more…
Long, long ago, after a king’s death, the queen had to take care of their four sons. The queen showered the youngest prince with the best food, clothes, and horses. Unhappy with the way their mother treated them, the other three princes usurped the kingdom. The queen and the youngest prince were ordered to live Read more…
Long ago, there lived a farmer who lived off the money he borrowed from a moneylender. As a result, he was caught in a debt trap. One day, he went over to the moneylender’s house to learn the secret of getting rich. The moneylender replied that his riches came from Ram and that the farmer Read more…
