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When the tongueless bell rings...
In a story filled with folk motifs, the bard gives a fascinating account of how Pandu attained heaven.
27 May 2023, 20:15 IST
When the tongueless bell rings...
27 May 2023, 20:15 IST
Did Arjuna kill his son?
Though there are references in several versions of the Mahabharata to Arjuna’s marriage with a Naga princess, the story of her son being killed by his own father is little known.
30 April 2023, 00:21 IST
Did Arjuna kill his son?
30 April 2023, 00:21 IST
Sky demons and truthful thieves
In these stories inspired by folklore, the real and the magical are combined seamlessly and topped off with a dollop of satire.
30 April 2023, 00:21 IST
Sky demons and truthful thieves
30 April 2023, 00:21 IST
The day Bhima fought a sphinx...
In the second part of this popular tale, the bard narrates the battle between Bhima and Purushamriga, a Sphinx-like creature.
25 March 2023, 20:15 IST
The day Bhima fought a sphinx...
25 March 2023, 20:15 IST
A twist in the tail!
The folk bard transforms a familiar story from the epic into an amusing yarn.
25 February 2023, 20:15 IST
A twist in the tail!
25 February 2023, 20:15 IST
A battle of equals?
Our folk bard gives a new twist to the famous fight between Bhima and Jarasandha.
07 January 2023, 22:53 IST
A battle of equals?
07 January 2023, 22:53 IST
Read Of The Week (Dec 4 to Dec 10)
Mahagatha : 100 Tales from the Puranas
03 December 2022, 20:23 IST
Read Of The Week (Dec 4 to Dec 10)
03 December 2022, 20:23 IST
A kolaga of ragi and a coin
In the classical version of the Mahabharata, the Pandavas disguise themselves as Brahmins and live on charity. But our folklorist has them stay with a potter, work on the land and eat ragi balls!
29 October 2022, 20:30 IST
A kolaga of ragi and a coin
29 October 2022, 20:30 IST
Shoot the crow and win the bride!
Ignoring the mechanical device ‘Matsyayantra’ that played a stellar role in Draupadi’s swayamvara, our folk bard comes up with a highly original contest.
24 September 2022, 20:15 IST
Shoot the crow and win the bride!
24 September 2022, 20:15 IST
Jarasandha, with a twist
Though the folk bard follows the outline of the classical myth, his practical wisdom and the unexpected ending make this version quite unique.
27 August 2022, 20:15 IST
Jarasandha, with a twist
27 August 2022, 20:15 IST
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