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An Introduction to the Hanuman Chalisa
by Shree Sauparnika V. and Sudhalekshmi M. The Hanuman Chalisa is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Hanuman, attributed to the 16th-century poet-saint Goswami Tulsidas. Composed during the Bhakti movement, the text remains one of the most widely recited liturgical works in India, particularly during the festival of Hanuman Jayanti, which falls today, on the full moon of the Hindu […]
Clever Narayani
Read the story of how clever Narayani, with the help of her animal friends, saves a town from Indra's wrath, in this folktale from Bihar.
The Accidental Astrologer
Manduka, a poor Brahmin, was upset that nobody in his village took any notice of him. He devises a plan to gain everyone's respect. Will it work?
The Jackal and the Bandicoot
By Srinidhi Murthy One day, while roaming the forest in search of food, a jackal saw a troop of rats, who were led by their king, a bandicoot. The clever jackal realised that it would be useless to attack them as he would be able to catch only one of them before the rest ran […]
The Monkey’s Heart
Do you know what happened to the crocodile who wanted to eat a monkey's heart? Read on to find out.
The Elephants and the Mice
Read this tale of friendship and kindness between a herd of elephants and a group of mice.
The Wit of the Woodpecker
Read how the witty woodpecker got back at the tiger who didn't keep his promise.
How the Jackal ate the Elephant
This story from the Panchatantra Tales illustrates the importance of quick thinking and how brains often win over brawn.
Comic of The Month
Shiva Parvati
A powerful demon threatens the gods in their heaven. They need a savior, who, Lord Brahma decrees, will be the son born to Shiva and Parvati. But Shiva, a badly-dressed, untidy, solitary ascetic, seems to enjoy bachelorhood. Even Parvati's unmatched beauty aided by Kama, the god of love, seems unequal to the task of enchanting the stern lord. This illustrated classic is based on Kumara Sambhava of Kalidasa.
