Little Desi Stories
Stories to make ancient Indian wisdom engaging for curious kids.
Fascinating tales from the Ramayana, Bhagavatam, and Purnima. Narrated by Priya with her trademark enthusiasm!
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Explore the editions!
Each edition consists of carefully chosen, rare stories, narrated in a way that makes their timeless wisdom fun and accessible for kids.
Ramayana Edition
Stories of love, honour and duty from the epic life of Ram. One from each of the seven kandas of Ramayana!
Contents: 8 stories
- Reason for Ramayana – Two Curses and One Boon
- Baala Kanda – Sita's Swayamvar Where Vishnu Meets Another Vishnu
- Ayodhya Kanda – Bharat Milap and the First Queen of Ikshvaku Dynasty
- Aranya Kanda – Rama Khara-Dushana War and the Magical Embrace
- Kishkinda Kanda – Vanaras Meet Sampaati When It All Goes South
- Sundara Kanda – Hanuman and Sita's State of Mind
- Yuddha Kanda – Lakshman Fights Indrajeet
- Uttara Kanda – Rama's Elaborately Planned End and Sudden Return
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Bhagavatam Edition
Stories full of magic and wisdom from Srimad Bhagavatam. Krishna leela like you've never heard before!
Contents: 17 stories
- Introduction to Srimad Bhagavatam – Who Said It to Whom?
- King Parikshit's Fascinating Birth and Life
- Kapilopadesham – a Profound Conversation Between Kapila and His Mother
- Little Dhruva's Journey to Enlightenment
- An Interesting Conversation Between Jadabharatha and a King
- Ajamila's Magical Experience on His Death Bed
- Prahalada Charitram – Jaya Vijaya Are Reborn
- Gajendra Moksham – a Very Nat Geo Story but Full of Miracles
- The Dwarf Avatar's Three Glorious Steps
- Raja Ambarish's Strange Predicament
- Krishna's Melodramatic Birth
- A Tale of a Time Travel Picnic
- Krishna Leela on Land and Water
- Secrets of the Rasleela
- Rukmini and Krishna's Marriage and All the Challenges
- Markandeya's Insight into How the World Works
- Parikshit's Karma Cycle
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Purnima Edition
Stories to discover the fascinating Indian culture behind the full moon. Along with music and mindfulness!
Contents: 13 stories
- Introduction – How the Moon and Mind Are Connected
- Chaitra Purnima – Secret Scores and Blessings
- Vaishakh Purnima – Of Friendship, Seva, Enlightenment
- Jyeshtha Purnima – Devotion that Defied Destiny
- Ashadha Purnima – From Darkness to Light
- Shravan Purnima – Threads of Protection
- Bhadrapada Purnima – Ode to Our Ancestors
- Sharad Purnima – Romantic Date with the Divine
- Karthik Purnima – Diwali of the Gods
- Margashirsha Purnima – Of Melodious Music and Mysterious Birth
- Paush Purnima – Doorway to Uttarayan
- Magh Purnima – Bathed in Blessings
- Phalgun Purnima – Holi's Colorful Full Moon Finale
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Screen time upgrade!
We know you take your kid's screen time seriously. When you do let them indulge, let this be an antidote to Coco Melon and company.
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Stories wall of love
Feels like family time, not screen time!
As a parent, I’ve always wanted to introduce my child to the Ramayana in a way that’s engaging, gentle, and age-appropriate and this series delivers! The storytelling is beautiful, simple for my little one to follow, yet rich with meaning and values. It has sparked such wonderful conversations at home. It doesn’t feel like ‘screen time’, rather it feels like family time, culture time, and cuddle time all rolled into one!
Mumbai
I’m enjoying the Ramayana all over again as a parent!
My son already knew the basic storyline of the Ramayana thanks to her grandmother, but this series opened up a whole new world for both of us. These aren’t just the usual episodes we’ve heard before. Honestly, even I had never come across some of these lesser-known gems!
Chennai
My kid is picking up life lessons without realizing it!
As a kid, I was dutifully taken to week-long Bhagavat Saptahs. I remember the prasad more than the stories! But now, watching this Bhagavatam series with my child has been such a gift. I’m finally discovering all those magical tales I clearly snoozed through. It’s playful, wise, and surprisingly addictive.
Delhi
No cartoon guilt while travelling!
I’d always heard the Bhagavatam was full of bhakti and beautiful stories but the size of the book scared me off! So I’m so glad we now have this story edition. The videos are bite-sized gems and the kids keep rewatching them while travelling especially. I feel better knowing they are watching this instead of random cartoons. It’s Krishna-approved value-add screen time!
United States
My son circles the calendar for full moons!
Every Purnima, we rewatch the Full Moon story and do the short meditation from the video. It’s so peaceful and kid-friendly. My son has even marked circles on the calendar so we don’t miss it! I never imagined we’d all meditate together as a family, but this series makes it feel so natural and joyful. It’s now one of our monthly ritual we truly cherish.”
Australia
Meera hums bhajans from the video all day!
Exploring our festivals through the lens of the Indian calendar is such an interesting format. She’s even memorized the bhajans and hums them around the house. These videos are so beautifully packed with meaning, yet so fun, and child-friendly.
Telangana
Ready to be spellbound?
Introduce kids to timeless, beautiful ancient wisdom in a way that they'll actually enjoy!
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Apply code STORYMAGIC at checkout!
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Meet your storyteller
Priya Subramanian is the founder of Little Desi and the creator of The Little Shloka Book series which has sold many thousands of copies worldwide. She loves making ancient Indian wisdom fun and accessible. With a background in Indian classical dance, she has been teaching yoga and meditation to kids across India for over a decade.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a way to preview before purchasing?
Yes, you can get free previews! Scroll up and look for the ▶︎ Preview button next to a story in the "Content" dropdown of each edition.
Won't this add to my child's screen time?
Let's face it, some screen time is inevitable. Instead of hyper-stimulating video games and cartoons, we're giving you a calmer, more meaningful alternative. The stories are super fun, and make for excellent family bonding time!
How do I login to access my purchases?
You can login to your dashboard using your Gmail email address or an OTP that will be sent to your email.
What age group are the stories for?
The stories are for all kids and kids at heart! Your curiosity is the only prerequisite.
How long do I have access once I purchase?
You have lifetime access to the content, so you can revisit it as many times you want.
Which language are the stories in?
The stories are told in simple English. Even if your child isn't very fluent, with a little assistance, they will easily understand and enjoy the content.
Can I access the stories on my phone, tablet or TV?
Yes. You can access the stories on any device — desktop, tablet or mobile.
You can even watch the videos on your TV if it supports Chromecast or AirPlay.
What if I have questions or need help?
We are always happy to help. You can reach out to us at [email protected] and we will get back to you promptly.