Indian Fables

Short tales where animals speak and morals quietly unfold

Tales of Krishna

Stories of divinity, destiny, love and leela

Tales of Krishna

Parijatapaharanam — The Celestial Tree Krishna Brought to Earth

Parijatapaharanam, a snippet from our history that is so close to my heart. And, let me tell you the reason why. I was about 10 years old, when I saw the movie Parijatapaharanam in Telugu. I was so spellbound by the way the story was shown in the movie that I wanted a Parijata tree myself, in my garden. Later, as I grew up, I read a lot and came to know the story of the Parijata tree, and how…
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The Battle Against Narakasura — The Day Satyabhama Fulfilled a Mother's Boon

So here is something I want to tell you before I get into this story. Every year during Diwali — specifically on the day we call Naraka…
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Sri Krishna Tulabharam — Story of the Tulsi Leaf That Outweighed a Kingdom

There are some stories in Indian mythology that stay with you not because of grand battles or dramatic wars, but because of how simple and deeply…
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The Story of the Syamantaka Mani

How a Diamond, a Bear King and a False Accusation Brought Satyabhama to Krishna The story of Syamantaka Mani is very special and close to my heart.