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Nepali Folk Tales

The Color of the Name

December 8, 2019

The villagers of Kudang, a mix of Buddhist, Hindu, Jain, Bonpo, Pagans and Animists, with antecedents from India, China and […]

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November 24, 2019 / StoryTeller

The Origin Of The Rauté

Rauté are a nomadic khas indigenous ethnic group officially recognized by the Government of Nepal.
October 26, 2019 / StoryTeller

The Jackal and the Bear

Once upon a time a jackal and a bear met on a ferris wheel at
November 21, 2019 / StoryTeller

That night at 12 o’ clock

I’m new here. I’m Sandeep from New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal. I’m very happy to share
October 26, 2019 / StoryTeller

The Handsome Husband Cutting Tree

Once there was a most beautiful princess. Her father the king was very fond of
November 19, 2019 / StoryTeller

Who was it Last Night?

I have a lot of friends and among them, Sudip, Ashish & Prakash were the

July 1, 2020 / StoryTeller

Telling the Truth

A rich man had a heart problem. The doctor advised his servant to keep the
February 2, 2020 / StoryTeller

Meanwhile, in between the Dreams

A story by Umes Shrestha Guru baa… eh Guru baa, wake up! Listen to me,
January 20, 2020 / StoryTeller

Husband, Wife, Lover, and Mango Tree

In a certain village lived an honest man who had a wife both beautiful and
January 3, 2020 / StoryTeller

Story of Shravan Kumar

Long-time ago, there lived a boy called Shravan Kumar. He was very unfortunate as both
December 27, 2019 / StoryTeller

Rambha and Arun

A Story by Tarini Prasad Koirala. Translated by Nagendra Sharma Arun had known it all