Fairytales of India

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The Story of Satyavan and Savitri - A Tale of Love and Dedication Jun 27, 2018

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The Story of Satyavan and Savitri is one of the many tales narrated in the Mahabharat. This is a story of love and dedication. According to legend, when Savitri's husband Satyavan died, Savitri tricked Lord Yam, the lord of death, and compelled him to bring her husband back to life. Therefore, married women in India observe Vat Savitri Vrat for well-being and long life of their husband. This Vrat, or fast, occurs in the months of May or early June, just before the arrival of the monsoons. Curiously enough, married women in Maharashtra, Gujarat and southern Indian states observe Vat Savitri Vrat 15 days later than that of North Indian women. In 2018, Maharashtra and Karnataka, this ceremony is observed on June 27th, the day we release this episode.
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Loving Lalli and Prince Kumar- Part II Jun 25, 2018

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In Part II of this to part story, the Fakir brings Princess Lalli to Prince Kumar's garden. Will Prince Kumar be afraid of the the old woman who is scary looking? Or will he recognize her as Lalli and marry her again? Will the two get together once more? Listen to this story to find out more.

This story was sourced from public domain sources, including Indian Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs. Many parts of this story have been modified for context and simplicity of language.

If you like this story, please leave a review on your favourite podcasting app or website. Myths, Legends and Fairytales of India Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, BookMyShow Jukebox, and other fine podcasting sites. Visit mlftpodcast.in to learn more. Or, you can write to us at contact at gaathastory dot com and we will be happy to talk to you!

Loving Lalli and Prince Kumar - Part I Jun 21, 2018

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This is a classic tale originally titled Loving Laili. In Part I of this story we learn how Lalli, a Princess of King Munsukh's Kingdom and his darling daughter, falls in love with Prince Kumar, who is the son of Prince Dantal. Listen to Lalli's adventures as she spends not one, not two but Twenty Four Years in the search of Prince Kumar. In the process, she travels in the stomach of a Large Rohu fish! Will she meet Prince Kumar? Will Lalli and Kumar get married and live happily ever after? Listen to this story to learn more.

This story was sourced from public domain sources, including Indian Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs. Many parts of this story have been modified for context and simplicity of language. You can learn more about the revised version at mlftpodcast.in/loving-lalli .

If you like this story, please leave a review on your favourite podcasting app or website. Myths, Legends and Fairytales of India Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, BookMyShow Jukebox, and other fine podcasting sites. Visit mlftpodcast.in/subscribe to learn more. Or, you can write to us at contact at gaathastory dot com and we will be happy to talk to you!

Image source: Pixibay, used under Creative commons CC0 license. Story narrated by Sheerali Biju. This story was edited and reweritten by Amar Vyas and produced by Gaatha Story

Ivory City and its Fairy Princess - Part II Jun 13, 2018

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In Part II of this 2 part story, the Prince and his friend, the minister's son, decide to pay the Fairy Princess a visit. What happens next? Listen to the adventures of the two young men and the Prince's lady love…

Listen to this story to learn more. You can visit gaathastory.com/ivory-city-and-its-fairy-princess to learn more about this story.

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Ivory City and Its Fairy Princess- Part I Jun 07, 2018

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This is a classic story from India about a Prince, his friend the Minister's son, and the Fairy Princess. The Prince and his friend are exiled for a mistake committed by the former, and as they begin their journey of adventures, they reach a place far, far away. They spend the night in the outskirts of a city called the Ivory City. There, the two friends learn about the Fairy Princess. The Prince is enamored by her, and wants to meet her.

What happens next? Listen to this story to learn more. You can visit gaathastory.com/ivory-city-and-its-fairy-princess to learn more about this story.

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Punchkin The Magician- Part III May 31, 2018

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In the third and concluding episode of this story, we learn whether Punchkin is successful in his evil motives, or will the princess find her true love? This tale was translated into English by Joseph Jacobs in the early 20th century. We bring it to you in audio form through the Myths, Legends and Fairytales of India Podcast.