A True Friend: An Indian Folktale of Loyalty
Two friends embark on a journey that tests their loyalty against deceit and danger under the watchful gaze of fate.
Top India on GatherTales
india-desc
Tansen's Gift: The Mystic Music of India
A gifted musician’s song could calm wild beasts and kindle lamps with a single note.
Intellectual Girl: A Folktale of Wit and Courage from India
A young maiden in ancient India uses quick wit and a fearless heart to outsmart every challenge and restore justice to her village.
The Conceited Cow: An Indian Folktale of Modesty and Wisdom
A boastful cow learns humility after encountering more skilled creatures, teaching the value of modesty.
The Determined Turtle and the Swift Beaver
A timeless fable of perseverance and unexpected triumph in an ancient Indian forest.
The Legend of the Battle between Durga and Mahishasura
A fierce battle between the goddess Durga and the demon Mahishasura that shapes the destiny of the universe.
The Tale of the Killing of the Demon Mahishasura
A powerful battle between the goddess Durga and the demon Mahishasura.
The Story of the Birth of the Ganges River
The divine descent of the Ganges, brought to Earth by Bhagiratha’s unwavering devotion.
The Legend of the Divine Cow Kamadhenu
The story of Kamadhenu, the divine cow that grants wishes and teaches the path to true prosperity.
The Thirsty Crow
A clever crow's journey of survival through wit and perseverance.
The Legend of the Vishnu Avatars
Vishnu's ten powerful avatars descend through ages to restore balance and preserve righteousness.
The Story of Hanuman and the Sanjeevani Herb
A heroic tale of devotion, courage, and the ultimate triumph of good over evil.
The Tale of the Abduction of Sita
A timeless tale of love, courage, and the battle between good and evil.
The Bhagavad Gita
The sacred dialogue between Arjuna and Krishna on duty, wisdom, and the eternal soul.
The Legend of the Battle of Kurukshetra
A legendary war between kin, fought for honor and justice on the plains of Kurukshetra.
The Story of the Marriage of Shiva and Parvati
A divine union that shaped the balance of the cosmos.
The Tale of the Seven Sages
The cosmic journey of India's Seven Great Sages.
The Legend of the Demon King Ravana
A gripping tale of power, ambition, and redemption in ancient India.
The Story of the Churning of the Ocean
A timeless myth of gods, demons, and the search for immortality in the cosmic ocean.
The Tale of Krishna and the Kaliya Serpent
Krishna’s divine dance brings peace to Vrindavan by vanquishing the fearsome Kaliya serpent.
The Story of the Ramayana
The epic journey of Prince Rama to defeat Ravana and restore peace.
The Tale of the Birth of Brahma
The creation of the universe and the birth of Brahma, the divine creator in Indian mythology.
The Legend of Ganesha and the Broken Tusk
The epic tale of Ganesha’s sacrifice and wisdom through the story of his broken tusk.
The Legend of the Mahabharata
An epic clash of fate, family, and destiny where dharma must prevail.