एक समय की बात है| · Once upon a time.
Stories that raised generations, retold for yours
Timeless kathas of Gods, devas, sages, kings and Many more : told simply and warmly, the way our grandmothers told them. For children, for parents, for everyone who still loves a good story.
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Every kind of tale, from one treasure chest
Pick a shelf the way you’d pick a story from Dadi’s/ Nani’s collection : by mood, by age, by the lesson your little one needs today.
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Wisdom Tales
Panchatantra and folk kathas — clever crows, honest woodcutters, lessons in disguise.
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Stories from the Epics
Episodes from the Ramayan and Mahabharat, retold one gripping chapter at a time.
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Little Lessons
Five-minute reads for young listeners — one story, one value, told before lights out.
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Did You Know?
Fascinating little-known facts from our heritage — the details behind big traditions.
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Why Tulsi Is Planted in Every Home??
A plant that became a member of the family. In Indian homes, Tulsi was never optional. Big house or small hut. Village courtyard or city balcony. If there was a home, there was Tulsi. Not because it looked nice. But because life felt incomplete without her. Let’s understand why every home needed Tulsi. Tulsi is…
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Let me tell you a story about the Storyteller Mom: aka me.
Knowledge: My way of giving back to society! Hey, I am Parwati, born to very simple, innocent, and big-hearted parents. From childhood, I have seen them live their lives for others. They always had a way of giving back—to the world, the universe, and society. Being the elder daughter of the family, I witnessed everything…
Bringing back the storytelling evenings
Every night, in homes across India, grandmothers once opened treasure chests of stories. Somewhere between busy schedules and glowing screens, those evenings faded. I’m a mother retelling the timeless kathas of our heritage : simply, warmly, the way they were meant to be heard. Whether you’re 1 or 91, there’s a story here for you, and a lesson tucked inside it.
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