About Roots and Tales: Timeless Indian Bedtime Stories
Welcome to Roots & Tales: Timeless Indian Bedtime Stories—a podcast made especially for kids! Join us as we explore enchanting tales from the Panchatantra, Jataka Tales, and Hitopadesha. These timeless stories are filled with valuable lessons about values, habits, and important life skills. Perfect for little ones, each episode offers a magical bedtime experience, blending culture, imagination, and life-changing lessons. Tune in and let the adventure begin!
Join Mira and Aarav on a magical journey high into the snowy mountains of Ladakh, where they discover Losar, the Tibetan New Year. After hearing their neighbour share stories from her trip, the curious siblings awaken their Magic Story Box, which whisks them away to a land of fluttering prayer flags, peaceful monasteries, colorful masked dances, warm butter tea, and joyful celebrations.
Along the way, they learn the beautiful story behind Losar and discover that every new year is a chance to begin again—with hope, kindness, gratitude, and a peaceful heart.
A cozy bedtime story that introduces little dreamers to the traditions of Ladakh while celebrating the magic of new beginnings, friendship, and spreading kindness wherever we go. 🌙✨
1 Jul 2026
The Calm in the Storm
The Calm in the Storm is a gentle bedtime story where Mira and Aarav learn about Parinirvana Day at school from their teacher, Mrs. Sonal. Through the peaceful teachings of Buddha and the powerful story of the angry elephant, they discover how kindness, patience, and calmness can help even the biggest storms inside us grow quiet.
A soothing story about understanding big feelings, finding peace, and learning that kindness is always stronger than anger—perfect for little dreamers as they drift into sleep. 🌙🪷✨
8 May 2026
From Laddoos to Sacred Lights: Sankranti Part 2
From Laddoos to Sacred Lights: Sankranti Part 2 follows Mira and Aarav as they excitedly return to hear the rest of their mother’s stories about South India’s Sankranti celebrations. While helping make warm sesame laddoos in the kitchen, they journey through the colorful traditions of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala—from joyful bonfires and overflowing Pongal pots to beautiful kolams, decorated cows, and the glowing Makara Jyothi at Sabarimala.
A cozy bedtime story filled with warmth, gratitude, family, kindness, and the magic of festivals across South India. 🌙✨
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