Parikatha Podcast | Fairytales of India by gaathastory

The Faithful Prince is a story about Prince Beharamji and his beautiful wife, who meet under the most unusual circumstances. The Prince then meets with a series of challenges, including losing his dear horse and dog, as well as his Kingdom. This forces the newly married Prince and his wife to live as hunters in the woods. But does fate have only challenges in store for them?

Prince Beharamji and his adventures as he meets his lady love, but loses his Kingdom and is forced to live in the woods as a hunter. Will he be able to regain his Kingdom? Or will he encounter further challenges and our Hero's journey continue with different adventures?

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This story was translated into English by Flora Annie Steel and published as Tales of the Punjab in the nineteenth century. This story has been edited and revised by Amar Vyas and narrated by Sheerali Biju for gaathastory. Audio editing by Krishnadas. Music and images were obtained from public-domain sources or used under Creative Commons licences.We had originally published this story in two parts in January 2019. Now the entire story is published as a single episode.

A young prince is exiled from his kingdom after a tragic accident, but his closest friend refuses to leave him behind. Their journey takes them to a mysterious lake, where the prince catches sight of the beautiful fairy princess Gulizar of the Ivory City. What follows is a tale of friendship, love, magic, danger and cleverness, as the two companions navigate robbers, enchantments, palace intrigue and a perilous plot before finding their way back home.

This story was originally compiled and edited by Joseph Jacob and has been Rewritten by Amar Vyas for gaathastory. Narrated by Sheerali Biju. You can listen to and subscribe to the Myths, Legends and Fairytales of India podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, and JioSaavn. Visit gaathastory.com/parikatha to learn more. From there, you can also leave us a review on your favorite podcasting app or site. We would greatly appreciate it!

Chandralekha is a young and exceptionally intelligent woman from the ancient city of Kaivalyam in Southern India. After refusing an improper demand from her teacher, she becomes the target of his revenge when he spreads rumours that she is possessed by a demon. Sent to a cremation ground on a new-moon night, Chandralekha unexpectedly encounters eight notorious robbers who have hidden their stolen treasure nearby.

What follows is a remarkable tale of courage, intelligence and quick thinking. Chandralekha repeatedly outsmarts the robbers and escapes their attempts to recover their treasure and take revenge. Eventually, she seeks the help of a prince and his soldiers and devises a daring plan to bring the robbers to justice.

Originally published in two parts in 2018, Chandralekha and the Eight Robbers is now available as one complete episode. We have combined the two original episodes into a single, uninterrupted telling of this classic tale of intelligence, courage and adventure.

Production credits:

This story was published under Tales Of The Sun Or Folklore Of Southern India and revised and rewritten by Amar Vyas. Narrated by Sheerali Biju. Produced by gaathastory.

You can listen to and subscribe to the Myths, Legends and Fairytales of India podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, and JioSaavn. Visit gaathastory.com/parikatha to learn more. From there, you can also leave us a review on your favorite podcasting app or site. We would greatly appreciate it!

The story begins with a mouse who had made a hole on a little hillock in a farmland. Unbeknownst to anyone, including the farmer who owns the land, the hole contains thousands of gold coins. The farmer is a kind-hearted person who notices the mouse sitting at the top of the hillock or peeking out of the hole. Despite having no idea about the treasure, the farmer starts leaving food near the hole every day.

One day, the mouse, grateful for the farmer's kindness, decides to repay him. The mouse takes a gold coin from the treasure and drops it at the farmer's feet. The farmer is surprised and grateful, and he shows the gold coin to the goldsmith, who offers a fair price for it. The farmer uses the money to buy food, toys, and gifts for his family, and they pray to Lord Ganesh, the god of wealth, for their good fortune.

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The tales for today's episode were narrated by Amar Vyas and edited and rewritten for Parikatha Podcast by Amar Vyas for gaathastory. You can subscribe to Parikatha Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, JioSaavn, and gaana.

The story revolves around two princes, the sons of a king, who follow different paths in life. The king, worried about leaving his wealth to his sons, asks an old friend, a hermit, to bury his treasure in his hermitage. The king dies, and the two brothers quarrel over the kingdom. The younger prince, driven out of the city, seeks guidance from the hermit, who has since passed away. The prince decides to follow the hermit's example and leads a life of asceticism. Meanwhile, the older prince becomes king and squanders the wealth, leading to the downfall of the kingdom.

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The tales for today's episode were narrated by Sheerali Biju and edited and rewritten for Parikatha Podcast by Amar Vyas for gaathastory.

The phrase "spinning a tale" often refers to telling a lie or recounting something highly improbable. In the delightful story "Spinning a Tall Tale," we encounter a clever play on words, as the tales spun by the characters are indeed about tall people and extraordinary events. This traditional Indian tale, adapted from the Olive Fairy book and rewritten by Gatha Story, takes us on a journey of wit, creativity, and the art of storytelling. Let's dive into this captivating narrative and explore the power of imagination and quick thinking.

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The tales for today's episode were narrated by ASheerali Biju and edited and rewritten for Parikatha Podcast by Amar Vyas for gaathastory.

 Today, we're diving deep into the enchanting story of the Turtle Prince, a tale that has captured hearts and imaginations across various cultures and regions of India. This story, with its multiple versions and interpretations, showcases the rich tapestry of Indian storytelling traditions.

The tales for today's episode were narrated by Amar Vyas and edited and rewritten for Parikatha Podcast by Amar Vyas for gaathastory.

Once upon a time, high up in the mountains, there was a lake inhabited by a giant crab, larger than any crab imaginable—bigger than a car, even a truck, with claws as big as motorbikes. This colossal crab lived alone in the lake, preying on the animals that came to drink water. Deer, antelopes, foxes, wolves, lions, tigers, and elephants frequented the lake, only to fall victim to the crab's powerful claws. The crab would drag its prey into the water, making an easy meal out of them.

The tales for today's episode were narrated by Amar Vyas and edited and rewritten for Parikatha Podcast by Amar Vyas for gaathastory.

The story of Dhola Maru is one of the most popular Rajasthani forklores. Legend says the story was originally from the 8th Century but it is still remembered today and women in Rajasthan continue with the tradition of singing the folksongs praising Dhola and Maru there are many puppet shows and other popular songs associated with Dhola Maru. Listen to this episode to learn more.

The tales for today's episode were narrated by Sheerali Biju and edited and rewritten for Parikatha Podcast by Amar Vyas for gaathastory.

Our story begins with the arrival of a seemingly holy yogi in Ahmedabad. His reputation for piety grows quickly, attracting the attention of the city's Raja. The king, desperate for a son, begins to seek the yogi's counsel regularly. Impressed by the yogi's apparent holiness, the Raja builds a special shrine within the palace grounds for the yogi to reside.

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The tales for today's episode were narrated by Sheerali Biju and edited and rewritten for Parikatha Podcast by Amar Vyas for gaathastory.