A timeless story for children and for grown-ups who love listening too.

In a small forest-side village in Maharashtra, a poor man saves a pig from a tiger and in return, receives a mysterious ring said to bring good fortune. Soon his humble hut overflows with warmth, laughter, and food enough for everyone. But when the ring is stolen, it’s up to the family’s loyal cat and dog to journey across rivers, forests, and even wedding feasts of rats and frogs to bring it home again.

This beloved folktale from the Warli Adivasis reminds us that kindness never goes unnoticed and that animals, like people, play their part in keeping the world alive and well.

This episode is perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or long car rides.

If you’re looking for gentle Indian folktales for kids, stories that celebrate animals and nature, or meaningful bedtime stories rooted in India’s oral traditions, this one’s for you.

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