Stories for Kids & Families
கதைகள்
Short stories to read aloud together, each with a simple lesson and a few questions to talk about afterwards.
Deity stories தெய்வக் கதைகள்
Stories of gods and devotees, told in Tamil homes for generations.
- Ages 5+
Avvaiyar and the Cowherd Boy
ஔவையாரும் சுட்ட பழமும்
A wise old poet, a cheeky boy in a jamun tree and a riddle about 'roasted fruit'. But who is the boy, really?
- Ages 5+
The Fruit of Wisdom
ஞானப் பழம்
Sage Narada brings one golden mango to Kailash, and two brothers race for it: one around the world, one around his parents.
Tales of great kings மன்னர் கதைகள்
Legends of generous and just rulers from Tamil history and tradition.
- Ages 7+
Manu Needhi Chozhan and the Bell of Justice
மனுநீதிச் சோழன்
In Thiruvarur, a grieving cow rings the Bell of Justice, and a Chola king must choose between his beloved son and what is right.
- Ages 5+
Paari and the Jasmine Creeper
முல்லைக்குத் தேர் கொடுத்த பாரி
Vel Paari was famous for his giving heart, and one day he gave his royal chariot to a tiny jasmine creeper.
Folk tales நாட்டுப்புறக் கதைகள்
Clever, funny tales loved across South India.
