Episode #307 Preethi Balasubramanian and Mystic India for Kids Part Two

From Indie Reads Aloud: A Storytelling Podcast by Diana Kathryn Penn

March 25, 2026 · 25 min · Season 5 · Episode 307

About this episode

This episode features Preethi Balasubramanian discussing children's stories centered around Ganesha and Ayyappa.

The Elephant Prince: Stories of Ganesha's Wisdom Discover the Magic of Ganesha Through Playful Stories & Colouring Fun!Step into the joyful world of Ganesha with this delightful collection of stories for children. Perfect for little listeners and early readers, these tales bring the elephant-headed god to life through laughter, wisdom, and heart.From how he got his elephant head to his race around the world and his love for laddus, each story is filled with playful adventures, gentle dialogue, and timeless lessons of kindness, courage, and creativity.And after the stories, children can enjoy fun colouring pages, bringing their favourite Ganesha moments to life while sparking imagination and learning.___________________________________________ The Tiger Rider: Stories of Ayyappa's Journey Deep in the forests of ancient India, a divine child is found by a king. That child—Manikandan, later known as Swami Ayyappa—grows up to become a symbol of strength, compassion, and purpose.From riding a tiger to fulfilling a divine mission, these stories trace his inspiring journey through adventure, wisdom, and faith.The Tiger Rider brings Swami Ayyappa’s legend to life for young readers…

People in this episode

Host: Diana Kathryn Penn

Guest: Preethi Balasubramanian

Topics covered

children's stories
mythology
Ganesha
Ayyappa
adventure
kindness

Keywords

Ganesha
Ayyappa
children's literature
mythology
stories for kids
adventure
kindness
creativity

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Elephant Prince: Stories of Ganesha's Wisdom, The Tiger Rider: Stories of Ayyappa's Journey