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Baalgatha: Bedtime Stories and Fables for Children

Let your child"s favourite bedtime stories take a magical turn, as we bring to you hundreds of tales filled with adventure, morals, and wisdom. Let"s embark on this wondrous journey of storytelling together.Brought to you by gaathastory, Baalgatha goes beyond just entertainment. It"s a podcast that educates, bringing to a new generation the timeless Indian tales from the beloved fables of Panchatantra and Jataka and other classic sources. Listen and subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast on JioSaavn, Apple

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5:35

Grandpa Fish and the Radio

Baalgatha: Bedtime Stories and Fables for Children ·

2019/08/28

A Fish listens to a worrying message on the Radio. What does the message say? The fish family had a grand old radio in their living room, but the young ones never let poor Grandpa Fish ever get near it. Until one day, Grandpa Fish insisted on hearing the news, and heard a very important announcement indeed… This episode was narrated and edited by Sheerali Biju. Music: Cute by Bensounds. Background score: Procession of the King by Kevin MacLeod You can listen to this story in English, and Hindi .You

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5:18

Festival of Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan

Baalgatha: Bedtime Stories and Fables for Children ·

2019/08/16

Do you know that the festival of Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi has been celebrated since thousands of years? In this special episode,listen to three short stores or legends associated with Rakhi, including the story of Krishna and Draupadi, as well as the story of Rani Karnavati of Chittor and Humayun. Also learn how this festival is celebrated in Maharashtra. Finally, we have a special request for you. Did you celebrate the festival of Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan this week? If yes, send your picture with a

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4:16

Festival of Pateti and Nowruz - Celebrating Parsi New...

Baalgatha: Bedtime Stories and Fables for Children ·

2019/08/16

Do you know why or how the festival of Pateti is celebrated? Do you know the story behind how Zoarastrians (or Parsis as they are called locally) came to India? Listen to this short story on Baalgatha Podcast to learn how and why Parsis celebrate the festival of Pateti and the Parsi New Year. This story was written by Minu Pandit and edited by Amar Vyas. Narrated by Shrerali Biju. Audio editing by Vyas. Baalgatha podcast is brought to you by gaathastory, the home of amazing storytelling shows. You

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11:56

The Lord of Death

Baalgatha: Bedtime Stories and Fables for Children ·

2019/08/06

This is a story about a road which was considered to be deadly to travel. Some said that a scorpion was responsible for the death of the travellers, while others claimed it was a deadly snake. One day, an old man who was travelling down that road encountered a scary creature. He realizes that the creature was responsible for the deaths, and decides to follow the creature. What happens next? Why was the creature causing so much death, grief and unhappiness all around? Listen to this story to learn

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7:10

The Story of the Jackal and the Peahen

Baalgatha: Bedtime Stories and Fables for Children ·

2019/08/06

A Jackal and a peahen are friends, and often eat together. The Peahen once eats plums and sows the seeds of the plum into the ground. She tells the Jackal that she is acting on the advise of her mother: In time, the trees grow tall and big and start yielding fruits. The Jackal feels offended and replies that he also buries the bones, hoping that a tree will grow out of the bones. Over time, the Peahen continues to make fun of the Jackal. What does the savage Jackal do in return? What moral do we

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16:33

The Farmer, The Jackal and The Tiger

Baalgatha: Bedtime Stories and Fables for Children ·

2019/08/02

Listen to this classic bedtime story for children about a farmer, a Jackal and a Tiger. This story has been revised and rewritten Amar Vyas and narrated by Sheerali Bjiu for gaathastory. Music: Frost Waltz and Cute.

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4:48

Mulla Naseeruddin and the Sultan's Horse

Baalgatha: Bedtime Stories and Fables for Children ·

2019/07/12

Baalgatha Podcast is back with a new season, new stories and new delightful moral tales. Listen to the story Mulla Naseeruddin and the Sultan's Horse.

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4:31

The Singing Donkey

Baalgatha: Bedtime Stories and Fables for Children ·

2019/06/01

This is a story from our archives, originally published in 2017.

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2:13

Two Goats Who Tried to Cross A Bridge

Baalgatha: Bedtime Stories and Fables for Children ·

2019/05/22

We bring to you a story from our archives, titled Two Goats Across a Bridge. Two goats decide to cross the bridge but no one wants to give way to the other and end up fighting on the bridge.

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7:21

The Spirit That Lived in The Tree

Baalgatha: Bedtime Stories and Fables for Children ·

2019/05/09

This is a story from the life of the Bodhisatta. Once a King decides to build a new palace, for which his workers decide to cut down a huge Sal tree. But a spirit resides in the tree, and it is worried that the younger trees that have grown around the big tree will also be destroyed int the process. He pleads with the King to spare the other trees. What does the King do?The moral of this story is that one should care for others- and that will not go in vain.

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8:57

The Story of Akshay Tritiya

Baalgatha: Bedtime Stories and Fables for Children ·

2019/05/07

Today we bring to you an episode from Chants of India by Sriram, one of the shows from the gaatha story family of podcasts. Akshay Tritiya festival falls in the months of April and May, Sun and Moon are said to be at their planetary best, also known as Akha Teej.This day marks the Birth anniversaries of Lord Parshurama (6th incarnation of Lord Vishnu) and Goddess Annapurna. Ganesh and Ved Vyas started writing Mahabharata on this day.It is said that the river Ganga descended from Heaven to Earth on

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8:14

The Monkey and the Crocodile

Baalgatha: Bedtime Stories and Fables for Children ·

2019/05/04

Today we bring to you a story from our archives: the first ever Baalgatha story that we had published three years ago!Chimpu and the Crocodile is a Panchatantra story of a monkey and the crocodile. The crocodile wants to catch Chimpu the monkey because his wife wants to eat his heart. But will he be successful? Or will Chimpu escape? Listen to this story to learn more. Moral of the story is : Beware of fair weather friends. You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google

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2:12

Eat, My Coat, Eat! Story about Naseeruddin Hooja

Baalgatha: Bedtime Stories and Fables for Children ·

2019/04/24

Listen to this short story from the tales of Naseeruddin Hooja, which carries a powerful message. People will treat us differently depending on the types of clothes we wear. This story was narrated by Sheearli Biju for gaatha story.You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Castbox, Hubhopper, Radio Public, Storiyoh, Tunein, Stitcher, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.If you have any comments or feedback, you can write to

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6:20

The Story of Good Friday and Easter

Baalgatha: Bedtime Stories and Fables for Children ·

2019/04/21

In this short episode about Good Friday and Easter, we learn about the story of crucification of Jesus Christ. We also learn about his reappearance, known as resurrection. This story was narrated by Sheerali for Baalgatha Podcast. How to Subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast?You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Castbox, Hubhopper, Radio Public, Storiyoh, Tunein, Stitcher, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.If you have any

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9:49

The Story of Gwashbrari

Baalgatha: Bedtime Stories and Fables for Children ·

2019/04/10

Listen to the updated version of this story. This is a story from Northern India, narrated by Sheerali Biju for Baalgatha Podcast. Originally titled "The Legend of Gwashbrari, The Glacier-Hearted Queen", this story was published in the book Tales of Northern India, compiled by Flora Annie Steel. How to Subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast?You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Castbox, Hubhopper, Radio Public, Storiyoh, Tunein, Stitcher, and many other

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11:34

The Story of the Stone Cutter

Baalgatha: Bedtime Stories and Fables for Children ·

2019/04/02

Listen to the story of a stone cutter, who wants to become the most powerful in the world. In the process, he is helped by a spirit of the mountain. The spirit helps the stone cutter become the most powerful person in the world, and he becomes a rich man,a Prince, the Sun, a cloud, and a mountain. But finally, what does he become? You may find t his story very similar to the tale The Wedding of the Mouse, and both stories carry a message that we should be happy with who we are and not desire for

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7:14

The Mirror of Matsuyama- a Tale from Japan

Baalgatha: Bedtime Stories and Fables for Children ·

2019/03/19

Today we bring you to another story from Japan- the Mirror of Matsuyama. A young girl called Matsuyama lives with her father and mother in a remote village in Japan. One day, her father brings gifts for Matsuyama and her mother. The gifts include a mirror. What happens next? Listen to this story to learn more. How to Subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast?You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, JioSaavn, Castbox, Deezer, Hubhopper, Radio Public, Storiyoh,

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5:15

The Lion, The Man and The Monkey

Baalgatha: Bedtime Stories and Fables for Children ·

2019/03/12

Listen to this tale from Panchatantra. Once upon a time, there lived lion who was very cruel. One day, this cruel lion got trapped in a cage. Nobody came to his rescue. Finally, he convinced a man who was passing by, to open the cage and set him free. When the man did so, the ungrateful lion wanted to eat the man. That is, until they meet a monkey. What happens next? Listen to this story to learn more.The moral of this story is that we should be careful and think hard before helping others. This

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7:24

The Clever Jackal and the Elephant

Baalgatha: Bedtime Stories and Fables for Children ·

2019/03/05

The Jackal's Strategy is a delightful little tale from Panchatantra, about a Jackal who finds a dead elephant in the forest. The jackal is happy because it will not have to hunt for food for several days.However, it is unable to cut through the elephant's think skin. Soon, he encounters a lion, a leopard, and another jackal. What does he do then? Listen to this story to learn more.The moral of this story is that one should treat those stronger than us with respect,but be ready to put up a fight with

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6:30

The Lazy Townspeople Learn A Lesson

Baalgatha: Bedtime Stories and Fables for Children ·

2019/02/26

Listen to the story, also known as The Lazy Townspeople, about a town in which people are extremely lazy. They do not believe in keeping their town clean. But one day, the chief of the town decides to change their habit. What does he do? Does he succeed in his mission? Listen to this story to learn more.Visit gaathastory.com/podcasts to learn how you can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Saavn, Castbox, Hubhopper, Storiyoh, and many other fine websites and apps

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