A story of luck, pride, divine wagers, and cosmic journeys

In ancient India, there lived a man whose life revolved around a single game—Judo, the game of dice. So skilled was he that no opponent could match him, and he earned his living defeating anyone who dared to challenge him. But when all humans refused to play, he turned to the gods themselves.

In a bold twist of fate, he played against Lord Shiva in a temple, declaring himself the victor and claiming the goddess as his prize. This act set off a chain of extraordinary events. Gifted with a celestial wife—an Apsara from the heavens—his adventures spiral from divine dance halls to fierce battles with Kinnaras, from heavenly courts to the very kingdom of Yama, Lord of Death.

From gambler to guest in heaven, from lover to judge of souls—this is the story of a man who dared to roll the dice with destiny.

Prince Shashanka Kiranan, gifted with beauty and brilliance, weds the stunning princess Lilitha Manohari of Kashi. The royal couple, deeply in love, retreats to a serene palace near a forest and river to enjoy their days of bliss. But envy creeps in where beauty and joy reside. A group of celestial maidens, enchanted and jealous, capture the prince and turn him into a garland of flowers—adorning themselves with his essence, leaving Lilitha Manohari abandoned and grieving.

In her solitude begins a journey—not just to reunite with her beloved, but to overcome divine trials, heartbreak, and illusions. A journey that celebrates her strength, devotion, and unshakable spirit.

✨ From Story Time With Asha Teacher—where even the softest hearts wield the fiercest courage.

Once a radiant princess, Kuthuvillakku is plunged into darkness after hearing that her beloved husband is lost forever. Overcome with sorrow, she prepares to end her life—but fate has other plans. A torrential rain, a raging river, and a twist of destiny carry her to a distant land where her identity is stripped away. Humiliated and disguised as a stone lamp statue, she stands silently in a royal palace, bearing the weight of her sorrow and the burden of injustice.

Years pass. But love never forgets.

When her husband, now a powerful man, walks past the palace one day, will he recognize the woman hidden beneath ash, black paint, and silence?

✨ A moving tale—where forgotten souls find their voice, and true love finds its way home.

🐍🐱 A story of odd choices, loyal pets, and magical rewards

Once upon a time, there lived a young prince who seemed foolish in the eyes of the world. While his mother—once a queen—struggled to rebuild their lost kingdom, the boy spent his money not on business or survival, but on a cat and a snake. Disheartened, his mother gave him one last chance. But what seemed like another foolish act—freeing the snake into the forest—turns into the beginning of a magical adventure.

The grateful snake gifts the boy a magic ring that grants every wish—kingdoms, palaces, riches, even love. But when the ring is lost, only the clever cat can help restore what was taken. A heartwarming and whimsical tale of how kindness, even when misunderstood, leads to blessings beyond imagination.

✨ From Story Time With Asha Teacher, where even the simplest hearts hold the greatest magic.

In the ancient kingdom of Malava, King Malavan yearns for an heir. A divine mango gifted by Lord Shiva is meant to fulfill that dream—but the fruit’s journey is anything but ordinary. Passed from queen to maid, and even to animals, the mango brings forth a series of miraculous births. Among them is a tortoise—strange in appearance, yet hiding a prince like no other. Hidden from the world, fed in secret, and misunderstood by all, this boy grows in wisdom and strength.

But when his kingdom faces a challenge, will this "tortoise prince" rise in disguise to prove his worth? Kurma Kumaran is a tale full of twists, loyalty, and the triumph of hidden greatness.

✨ Listen now on Story Time With Asha Teacher—where even a tortoise can become a legend.

On a moonlit night, a king asks his seven sons what they would do under such a sky. While his elder sons give noble and practical answers, the youngest—Jagatala Pratapan—dares to dream beyond imagination. He speaks of ruling from a high throne with wives from the realms of Indra, Varuna, Agni, and the Nagas. Angered by what he sees as arrogance, the king banishes his son. But destiny has other plans.

From a humble life as a shepherd under a witch’s roof to marrying celestial daughters and fulfilling his bold vision, Jagatala Pratapan’s journey proves that great dreams, though mocked at first, can shine brighter than the moon.

✨ A magical and inspiring tale from Story Time With Ash Teacher, where imagination becomes reality

In this unforgettable episode, we meet Jaka—a kind-hearted orphan who heals the sick and gives without expecting anything in return. He marries the beautiful Sani, but her greed begins to cloud their happiness. When a mysterious old woman appears at their doorstep during a time of need, a moment of cruelty leads to an unexpected and magical punishment. What happens next is the origin of something that still flies through our forests and night skies today.

✨ A story from Story Time With Asha Teacher that teaches us: kindness lasts longer than beauty, and what we give returns to us.