கதை நேரம் | Tamil Kids & Family Bedtime Stories
கதை நேரம் (Kadhaineram): #1 Tamil Kids & Family Bedtime Stories Podcast. 🎙️ With a record 4.8/5 rating from 640+ listeners, we are the highest-rated Tamil children's show. Explore 775+ episodes of moral stories designed for co-listening to preserve Indian culture. Experience screen-free stories from Panchatantra Needhi Kadhai, Tenali Raman, Aathichudi, and Thirukkural. Spotify India's Top 200 podcasts for 1.5 years, we are the global home for Tamil heritage. Subscribe/follow for daily stories that spark your children's imagination. Visit: https://linktr.ee/kadhaineram
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ஒரு வீடு முழுவதுமாக சாக்லேட், பிஸ்கட் மற்றும் லாலிபாப்களால் கட்டப்பட்டிருந்தால் எப்படி இருக்கும்? இன்றைய எபிசோடில் உலகப் புகழ்பெற்ற "ஹேன்சல் மற்றும் க்ரெட்டல்" (Hansel and Gretel) கதையைக் கேட்கப் போகிறோம்.
வறுமையால் காட்டுக்குச் செல்லும் இரு குழந்தைகள், வழியைத் தவறவிட்டு ஒரு மாயாஜால மிட்டாய் வீட்டைக் கண்டுபிடிக்கிறார்கள். அங்கு இருக்கும் கோபக்காரப் பாட்டியிடம் அவர்கள் மாட்டிக்கொண்டார்களா? அல்லது தங்கள் புத்திசாலித்தனத்தால் தப்பித்த...
இன்றைய பாட்காஸ்டில், 200 வருடங்கள் பழமையான ஒரு ஜெர்மன் நாட்டுப்புறக் கதையைக் கேட்கப் போகிறோம்.
பூனையும் எலியும் எப்போதாவது நண்பர்களாக இருக்க முடியுமா? ஆமாம்! கிட்டு என்ற பூனையும் மின்னி என்ற எலியும் நெருங்கிய நண்பர்கள். பனிக்காலத்திற்காக அவர்கள் ஆசையாகச் சேர்த்து வைத்த நெய்ப் பானைக்கு என்ன ஆனது? கிட்டு பூனை சொன்ன அந்த 3 பொய்கள் என்ன? இறுதியில் கிட்டு தன் தவறை உணர்ந்ததா? இந்த சுவாரஸ்யமான கதையை முழுமையாகக் கேளுங்கள்!
குழந்தைகளுக்கான நீ...
அன்பான குட்டீஸ் மற்றும் பெற்றோர்களே! இன்றைய கதையில் நாம் நெதர்லாந்து (Holland) நாட்டை ஒரு பெரிய ஆபத்தில் இருந்து காப்பாற்றிய 'பீட்டர்' என்ற 8 வயது குட்டி பையனின் வீரம் செறிந்த கதையைக் கேட்கப் போகிறோம். பிரம்மாண்டமான அணைச் சுவரில் விழுந்த ஒரு சிறிய ஓட்டையைத் தன் ஒற்றை விரலால் விடிய விடிய தடுத்து நிறுத்தி, ஒட்டுமொத்த ஊரையும் காத்த அந்த குட்டி வீரன் யார்? அவனுக்கு என்ன ஆனது? கேட்கலாம் வாங்க!
இந்த கதை குழந்தைகளுக்கு தைரியம், பொறுப்புணர்...
✨ Welcome back to Episode 4 of our special series: பாரதியாரின் புதிய ஆத்திச்சூடி கதைகள் (Bharathiyar's Puthiya Aathichudi Stories)! ✨
In today’s grand Kutti Kathai, we are traveling back in time to the glorious Chola era in Thanjavur! Meet Chezhiyan, a wealthy and highly successful sea merchant. As he loads his massive ship (Naavai) with precious silks and perfumes to trade in Kadaram (Malaysia), a poor farmer h...
Welcome back to another exciting episode of our Kids Story Podcast!
In today’s episode, we share a beautiful and meaningful Aesop Fable style story titled "உருவத்தை பார்த்து பழகாதே" (Don't Judge by Appearance).
Deep inside a vibrant pond, two little fish named Somu and Chindu love playing near the shore. One day, they see a dark, honest Crow (காகம்) and judge it harshly just because of its color and rough voice. They...
பார்த்திபன் கனவு - இரண்டாம் பாகம்: பொன்னனின் அவமானம் (Chapter 18).
In the aftermath of Prince Vikraman's exile, his most fiercely loyal supporter, the boatman Ponnan, faces dark times. This chapter dives into the deep humiliation Ponnan endures, highlighting the arrogance of those in power and the struggles of the Chola loyalists left behind. Yet, a true warrior's spirit cannot be easily broken. How will Ponnan react to this intense...
Hello everyone! Welcome back to Kadhaineram. In today’s episode, we explore a world-famous classic written by Leo Tolstoy in 1886.
Intha story oru manushanoada Greed (பேராசை) pathi pesudhu. We follow the life of Pahom, a hardworking farmer who wanted more and more land. Avanoda aasa kaaga avan evlo dhooram odunaan? Enna aanadhu?
This story is a perfect life lesson for kids and adults alike about being conten...
பார்த்திபன் கனவு - இரண்டாம் பாகம்: குந்தவியின் சபதம் (Chapter 17).
While Prince Vikraman reaches the shores of Shenbaga Theevu, the scene shifts back to Kanchi. A distressed and defiant Princess Kundhavi confronts her father, the mighty Emperor Narasimha Pallavan (Mamallar), regarding the exile of Vikraman. In a moment of high drama and emotional turmoil, the princess makes a startling vow that will change everything. Experience the...
Welcome back to Kadhaineram! In today's episode, we bring you a beautiful a Guru-Sishyan story that teach a profound life lesson.
When a group of disciples goes on a pilgrimage to bathe in sacred rivers to wash away their sins, their wise Guru hands them a bitter gourd (Pagarkai) and asks them to dip it in the holy waters as well. Upon their return, the Guru cooks the bitter gourd, and the disciples are surprised to find it is still...
இனிய புத்தாண்டு நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள்!
Welcome back to Kadhaineram! In today’s Thirukkural Kadhai, we tell the story of "The Hare and His Ears" (முயலின் காது). When a frustrated lion gets pricked by a deer's antler, he angrily banishes all horned animals from his forest. A timid hare, upon seeing his own shadow, mistakes his long ears for horns and flees in terror! His journey proves that a coward can never truly find peace, no mat...
Welcome back to the Thirukkural Stories collection by Kadhaineram! Today, we explore a beautiful lesson on friendship written by the great sage Thiruvalluvar over 2,000 years ago.
- 🎙️ Narrated by: Bhargav Kesavan
- 📚 Category: Education / Ethics & Values
- 🎧 Listen to 800+ stories on Spotify:https://linktr.ee/kadhaineram
In this episode, a clever farmer wants to buy a new ox but decides t...
In today's hilarious episode, King Krishnadevaraya grows a rare, delicious foreign brinjal (eggplant) in his royal garden. When Tenali Raman secretly takes one for his family, he has to use his brilliant wit to save himself and his young son from the King's anger! This classic tale teaches children about clever problem-solving and the power of quick thinking. Perfect for Tamil speaking families.
Welcome to the Tenali Raman ...
பார்த்திபன் கனவு - இரண்டாம் பாகம்: செண்பகத் தீவு (Chapter 16). After surviving a treacherous sea journey and a massive wave, Prince Vikraman wakes up on the mysterious shores of Shenbaga Theevu. Expecting danger or cannibals, he is instead shocked to hear the familiar Tamil battle cry of "Veeravel! Vetrivel!" and is garlanded by a royal elephant. Is this a dream, a cunning illusion by the Pallava Emperor, or his true destiny unfold...
Experience the emotional journey of Prince Vikraman as he begins his exile across the sea. In this chapter of Parthiban Kanavu, the prince stands on the deck of a massive Pallava ship, watching the moonlight dance on the waves while grappling with his father's unfulfilled dream and his own uncertain future. A deep dive into Kalki Krishnamurthy’s historical masterpiece, exploring themes of patriotism, longing, and the vas...
Welcome to the Aesop’s Fables collection by Kadhaineram. These moral stories are designed to teach children life-saving lessons through the art of storytelling.
🎙️ Narrated by: Bhargav Kesavan
📚 Category: Education / Safety & Ethics
🎧 Listen to 765+ stories on Spotify:https://linktr.ee/kadhaienram
In this episode of The Scorpion and the Frog, we explore a different perspective:&nbs...
Welcome to a very special update from Kadhaineram!
We are currently at Episode 766, and as we march toward our massive 800th Episode Celebration, we wanted to give our loyal listeners a gift: A brand-new theme song!
You’ve told us how much you love listening to these stories to wind down, so we’ve created a new, cozy "lullaby" jingle featuring a sweet toddler’s voice to make our bedtime transitions even mo...
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In this episode, we step into the sacred halls of Kanchi, where the air is thick with the fragrance of incense and the echoes of the Bhakti movement. Princess Kundhavi, driven by her suspicion of a mysterious Shivanadiyar interfering in the empire’s politics, visits the legendary Saint Appar (Thirunavukkarasar).
What follows is a classic study in perspectives. While Kundhavi search...
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What would you ask for if you found a magical tree? In this episode of Kadhaineram, we follow three animals into the Tirupati forest. While the Bear and Fox ask for selfish gains, the Donkey discovers the true secret to peace and happiness.
📖 Moral: Helping others without selfishness leads to true peace of mind.
👨👩👧👦 Perfect for: Bedtime listening and character bui...
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Akilan, a young boy from Singapore, has developed a bad habit: sleeping late because of his mobile phone. To help him understand why this is dangerous, Raju Teacher narrates the story of the "Sleepless Forest."
In this story, an Owl convinces the Lion, Elephant, and Horse to stay awake all night. But soon, the animals become angry and restless. Why is nature's sleep cycle so important?
In thi...
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Ever wondered why elephants have trunks? In this episode of Kadhaineram, we travel back thousands of years to the dense Bandipur Forest in Karnataka. Back then, elephants didn't have trunks; just a regular mouth and a lot of fear!
Join us for this imaginary tale of a weak, trunk-less elephant who is constantly bullied by a fierce crocodile during a severe drought. Pushed to the limit, the elephant...
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