Chandamama Stories

Sidi Baba and the Seventeen Camels

This is a compelling tale of Sidi Baba, a nomadic Arab, who used his intellect and fair sense of judgement to solve a seemingly impossible predicament related to the division of seventeen camels among three brothers.

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Two Strong Men

An awe-inspiring story of a boastful man who challenges a child’s strength, unknowingly putting himself at risk against the legendary Mahasakthi and a terrifying troll. A tale full of adventure, humility, and life lessons.

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The Lucky Hand

A young man, under the impression that his touch turns everything into gold, starts reselling his goods at a loss. His strange business practice attracts the attention of a king, resulting in an unexpected reward.

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The Courageous Daughters and the Ogre

The story unfolds the survival of three poor daughters who must fend for themselves in a treacherous journey. The youngest daughter, Koeli’s bravery and clever thinking, saves them from an Ogre and leads them to a life of happiness in a palace.

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A New Job for Fatty Vinayak

A story about Fatty Vinayak, a simple, happy-go-lucky man, who stumbles upon a band of robbers one night. Faced with an unexpected situation, Fatty finds a way out resulting in finding a new and unusual employment.

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A Clever Notion

This intriguing tale revolves around a skilled blacksmith who is faced with an impossible task by the King. However, an unexpected encounter with a mad man leads to a unique solution.

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Who Stole the Moon Necklace?

In a tale of quick thinking and blame-shifting, a misplaced moon necklace incites a chase involving a princess, her maid, palace guards, and more. Read on to discover how a monkey becomes the central character of this fascinating narrative.

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The Donkey Which Sneezed Gold

Living in struggle, a young lad named Hans sets off to seek his fortune. His journey takes him to a little man who offers peculiar rewards in exchange for work, setting Hans on a course of magical escapades.

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Sinbad and the Old Man of the Sea

Against his better judgment, the thrill of adventure calls Sinbad to seas and distant lands once more. Faced with the threat of Roc birds, a deeply unnerving and unforeseen bond with an old man, and a stay in the intriguing City of Apes, Sinbad faces challenges and exploits opportunity to find his way home a richer man.

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The Lost Treasure

Long ago, during the war between Switzerland and France, a fearful Swiss town hid their treasure at the bottom of a lake to prevent the invading French army from looting it. However, their ingenious plan to keep their wealth hidden miserably failed when they couldn’t locate it afterward.

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