Indian Stories

Indian Stories, including the tales of the Panchatantra, often feature animals and morals - they are lively and fun.

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    The Gentleman who set the Tiger free

    Indian man looks at tiger in cage

    An Indian story about a tiger and a man who sets him free. A good deed deserves at least a nice thank you, you might think. But that is not what the tiger has in mind.

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    The Tiny Birds and the Mighty Sea

    birds nesting by the sea coverart

    A wise story from India about two tiny birds who take on the full force of the mighty sea. 

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    The Blue Jackal

    The blue Jackal from India

    A story from India’s Panchatantra about a hungry Jackal who is dipped in blue dye. The animals in the jungle think that he is a god… and he takes full advantage of the situation. Also look out for our friends’ podcast, Kids’ Stories, Science and Secrets!

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    Oh Lord of the Whole Universe

    Lord of the Universe

    A Hindi prayer or Aarti – Om jai jagdish hare Oh Lord of the whole universe!

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    Sir Buzz

    Sir Buzzz

    BZZZZZZZ! A failytale from India about a magical Soldier called Sir Buzz who plays the part of a Genie.

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    The Greedy Bear

    India Bear

    A story from India about a couple that tricks a hungry bear into bringing them half a ton of wood.

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    The Crow and his Friends

    Crow, dear, mouse, and tortoise in Indian forest - four friends.

    A story from ancient India, in which a crow makes friends with three animals that are very different from him, and together they face dangers.