Chandamama Stories

King’s Gift and the Rainboard

Join Somnath, a young but lazy man from Totapur who used his wit to win the favor of his King, and learn about the ingenious invention that helps workers carry on their tasks in one of the world’s wettest areas.

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Tiny and the Ogre

This story revolves around a young lad named Tiny who, with his wit and bravery, saves his family from poverty. It’s a thrilling tale of survival, courage and resourcefulness when faced with desperate circumstances.

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Virtue and its Rewards

This captivating tale spins around a rich, miserly merchant named Eknath and his selfless servant, who emerge as polar opposites in terms of their treatment towards those in need. In a turn of fate ordained by their deeds, their paths diverge drastically.

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Angaravathi

This compelling story captures the brave exploits of Chandamahasena, the King of Ujjain, who combats a devilish threat to his city and wins the heart of a beautiful maiden, Angaravathi, in the process.

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The Princess Whose Hair Would Not Curl

This is the story of a beautiful but selfish princess who goes on an unexpected journey to regain her beauty, only to discover the power of compassion. Read as she trades her comfort for the hardships of the poor and learns a valuable lesson.

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The Vain Butterfly

Follow the journey of a vain little butterfly, adored for its beauty but yearning for more. This tale also serves as a poignant reminder of the dangers of vanity and the perils of wishing for more than one truly needs.

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Royal Headache

A solitary man in a primitive jungle kingdom seeks to introduce civilization and order to his people, leading them from chaos to harmony. Things, however, do not go as smoothly as planned, revealing unexpected lessons about the burdens of leadership.

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The Wisdom of Age: A Tale of King Andaka

King Andaka of the Aravalli mountains has an outlandish idea to banish the elderly, believing their departure will lead to a happier society. However, it takes a cunning young man and his concealed father to showcase the value of age and wisdom, leading to a reframing of the king’s beliefs.

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the wonderful bird

A captivating tale of Prince Ta Khai’s mystical dream about a beautiful maiden and his relentless pursuit to find her. He’s guided by the colorful bird, Feng, towards love, marriage, and a kingdom ruled wisely and well.

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In Search of a Good Teacher

Vanidas is determined to find the perfect teacher for his son. He eventually finds Perunjyothi, a renowned scholar, but tests him with riddles before accepting him as a suitable teacher.

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