Amma's Tales

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  • Protected: Ganesha

    Protected: Ganesha

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  • My very first series

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    So I’m back to blogging on Amma’s Takes and I’m excited to try my hand at writing for for very young readers. One of the biggest wins I think would be if mythology in its actual form could be redone for very young kids. The ability to retell the wonderful parts of a culture without…

  • Changes, books and movement!

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    Well, I’m back with an announcement on the blog site…Amma’s Tales’ very first volume, “Tales of How and Why” is in bookstores in Bangalore and Chennai and should be available at other stores all over India in a few weeks’ time. And if your local bookseller doesn’t have a copy ask them to get it…

  • A tail’s tale

    A tail’s tale

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    This is a story about Vali, the monkey king, of Kishkindha and Sugriva’s brother. Read on to learn how Vali gets Shiva’s blessing and a brand new tail!

  • Thanks for reading!

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    I just noticed a teeny tiny thing today…at the bottom of my page a little thingy told me that today Amma’s Tales has officially had more than a 1000 readers! Yay! Thanks and happy reading…

  • Merry Christmas!

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    In deference to a family that is on vacation, Amma’s Tales will be taking a day off on the 25th of Deccember! Merry Christmas to one and all and see you all back here on the 26th!

  • Now you can listen to Amma’s Tales!!!

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    Amma’s Tales now presents weekly audio blogcast versions of stories on the site. We have a trial version ready for listening at: Ganesha’s da man! Click on the audio file (mp3) above the tree icon that says episode 1 and the player should open automatically in the browser. You should also be able to download…

  • A new page

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    has been started at Amma’s Tales. This blog will now be running a series on the myths and legends surrounding some temples in India. Visit the Temple Tales page on the sidebar and see the newest postings. Happy reading!

  • Aamchi Mumbai…

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    is suffering one of the worst terrorist attacks on Indian soil in years…In deference to the enormity of this tragic event and in support of our countrymen in their time of need, amma’s tales dedicates this blog space. We are fighting to preserve a way of life, heritage and history. May we come out of…

  • Clarifier

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    My blog here is just what it says…a collection of stories. I claim no knowledge of vedanta/philosophy of any kind and know nothing more than what I was told and what I have read. So this is just my way of remembering things that are dear to me in story form. I am not expounding…