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.

The story is set in the state of Chhattisgarh, specifically in the town of Durg near Raipur, which was previously known as Central Provinces before independence. The story is set in a village where an old woman and her beautiful daughter live alone with a few cows. The daughter helps her mother by selling milk and buttermilk in the village market during the hot summer months.

What happens next? Listen to this story to learn more.

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

In this episode, we decided to bring you not one, but two stories. Actually,They both feature a

Bania or a merchant.

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 begins in a city in northern India, where a seller of scents and essences has a beautiful daughter named Dourani. Dourani is not only known for her beauty but also for her exceptional singing and dancing abilities, which she shares with her fairy friend. Both are highly favored by Indra, the king of the gods. Dourani's hair is like spun gold and smells like fresh roses, but its weight becomes unbearable, leading her to cut off a tress and throw it into the river.

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.

Once there lived a handsome young man named Ram Singh, who, though a favourite with everyone, was unhappy because he had a scold for a step-mother. All day long she went on talking, until the youth was driven so distracted that he determined to go away somewhere and seek his fortune. No sooner had he decided to leave his home than he made his plans, and the very next morning he started off with a few clothes in a wallet, and a little money in his pocket.

What happens next?Listen to this story to learn more. 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 revolves around a farmer's daughter who is married off to a dog by her father in a fit of rage. However, the dog is actually a king in disguise, and the farmer's daughter is taken to his palace. The farmer later regrets his decision . 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.