Once upon a time, high up in the mountains, there was a lake inhabited by a giant crab, larger than any crab imaginable—bigger than a car, even a truck, with claws as big as motorbikes. This colossal crab lived alone in the lake, preying on the animals that came to drink water. Deer, antelopes, foxes, wolves, lions, tigers, and elephants frequented the lake, only to fall victim to the crab's powerful claws. The crab would drag its prey into the water, making an easy meal out of them.

The tales for today's episode were narrated by Amar Vyas and edited and rewritten for Parikatha Podcast by Amar Vyas for gaathastory.

The story of Dhola Maru is one of the most popular Rajasthani forklores. Legend says the story was originally from the 8th Century but it is still remembered today and women in Rajasthan continue with the tradition of singing the folksongs praising Dhola and Maru there are many puppet shows and other popular songs associated with Dhola Maru. Listen to this episode to learn more.

The tales for today's episode were narrated by Sheerali Biju and edited and rewritten for Parikatha Podcast by Amar Vyas for gaathastory.

Our story begins with the arrival of a seemingly holy yogi in Ahmedabad. His reputation for piety grows quickly, attracting the attention of the city's Raja. The king, desperate for a son, begins to seek the yogi's counsel regularly. Impressed by the yogi's apparent holiness, the Raja builds a special shrine within the palace grounds for the yogi to reside.

What happens next? Listen to this story to learn more

The tales for today's episode were narrated by Sheerali Biju and edited and rewritten for Parikatha Podcast by Amar Vyas for gaathastory.