Lord Karthikeya's birthday is celebrated as Vaikasi Visagam in India. Known variously as Shadanana, Skanda,Kumara or Muruga ,Karthikeya was born for a very special purpose. The story of His birth is equally interesting. Listen on to Sudha Umashanker 's narration for more

This is a very sweet story of a little bear who wants to be as big as his mother when he grows up. Read to you by Sudha Umashanker, Writer, Storyteller and Founder Storycorner at Bookmine

Vaikunta Ekadesi is a very important festival for followers of Lord Vishnu.In this episode Sudha Umashanker tells you the story around this festival and explains the significance around the many rituals

This episode was created to share stories about issues that affect women everywhere. It contains two #Metoo stories-A discordant note about a student and her voice coach and Love,deceit and exploitation about a garment industry employee and her boss.These stories were earlier recorded as videos for the NGO Prajnya founded by Swarna Rajagopalan which works in the area of Gender Equality, Peace and Security and Prevention of Gender violence

The Kedara Gowri viratham or Kedareeswarar Nombu is an important festival that follows Deepavali. This is the story of how this important festival came to be and how it is observed. Listen to Sudha Umashanker reading from the traditional text

There are at least two stories that tell us why we celebrate Deepavali. The slaying of the demon Narakasura and the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after killing Ravana.Who was Narakasura? What was the boon he received? How was he born? At whose hands did he die? And why do we follow the various rituals. Listen on to Sudha Umashanker who knits it all together in this episode.

The Ganesh Chathurthi festival is a very popular festival for Hindus and many non Hindus in India! The elephant headed God is loved by many.This story from the Ganesha purana tells you more about why people observe the birthday of Lord Ganesha to seek His blessings

Krishna and Sudama were childhood friends.Their friendship continued into adulthood and was what a true friendship is all about.Sudha Umashanker reads aloud "Friends" published by Giri Trading

Once upon a time Anansi the king of the spider got a lovely present- a bag of wisdom. He was told to share it.Anansi wasn't happy about this as he wanted it for himself. What do you think happens in the end? Listen on The reading is by Sudha Umashanker

Once upon a time there lived a clever spider called Anansi. He wanted all the stories that the Sky God had.When he asked for it the Sky God laid down three conditions. Was Anansi able to fulfill them? Listen on and you will find out.The reading is by Sudha Umashanker