Asian Folktales

The story of Viramdeo Songira is a historical romance of Hindu-Muslim unity. How a Muslim princess could marry a Hindu prince, Viramdeo-son of Rajput King Kanhardeo of Jalore and finally, after the death of Viramdeo, how she took his head in her lap and became sati-is epitomized in it.

Long Long ago there was a king in Jaisalmer whose name was Rawal Prithvi Singh. His kingdom was very prosperous. He built up his capital with latticed windows and large havelies (palaces).

A farmer and his wife were working in a field. They found a brass pot full of gold coins there. They looked around to ascertain that they were not noticed by anyone.

It was the twilight hour. The sky was changing hues. Cowherds were returning home with their cattle. Near the village, village women in their colourful dresses were busy getting water from the well.

Once upon a time in one of the princely states of Marwar there ruled a king called Karni Singh. He was famous for his queer judgments. His method of dispensing justice was based on sayings.

Dhola-Marooni is one of the most romantic tales from the folktales of Rajasthan. Long long ago, there were two kings – Pingal and Nal.

One day, a traveller was passing through a desert. After walking for a few miles, he felt tried, hungry and thirsty. "How I wish I could rest for a while under a tree!" he thought.