Chandamama Stories

The tale of King Mandukavarma, a ruler of minimal intellect, his equally incompetent minister, and the clever ex-minister Gunasila whose wit shone a revealing light onto the court. Packed with lessons, this story urges leaders to abandon foolishness and govern wisely.

A tale of a poor peasant farmer, his daughter, and a magical lizard who grants them wishes. The daughter’s ungratefulness leads to unexpected outcomes, teaching her the importance of gratefulness and kindness.

A compassionate act of a young man leads him to a magical journey under the sea, where he gains a unique gift from the Sea King: The Magic Ear. This intriguing tale follows his adventures, aided by the ability to understand animal language.

This enchanted tale follows Androcles, a young man captured and sold as a slave, as he manages to escape into the wilderness. His life takes an unexpected twist when he stumbles upon an injured lion – a chance encounter that ultimately leads to their both gaining their freedom.

A young man named Chandra embarks on a journey to gain higher education only to discover life-altering scrolls that guide him through his trials, achieving not only his academic ambitions but also wealth and acknowledgment.

A poignant story of a frog-faced girl, born into a humble family, who defies ridicule and finds her place in life through her celestial voice that earns her royal love.

Set in the land of Mahalaya, this story spins a tale of a magically gifted family who defy a prophecy and face the consequences of royal wrath. The magician Mamundi, his son Suppiah, and a naive young prince are the focal points of this suspenseful narrative teeming with magic and vengeance.

The tale of a miserly millionaire who learns a valuable lesson about trust and generosity from a wise hermit. An eye-opening event prompts the selfish man to overturn his life completely and amend his ways.

Sundarasimha is the story of a young prince’s courage and clever strategies to outwit bandits, leading to his selection as the heir to the throne. When faced with an impossible situation, Sundarasimha’s aptitude outshines all, delineating him as a worthy successor.