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Tenali accepts a challenge to stay in a haunted house and befriends the 'ghosts' who are actually just thieves This is a delightful story for kids with a valuable life lesson.
The origin story of Tenali Raman's humor. He dares to laugh at the Goddess Kali and receives a unique blessing This is a delightful story for kids with a valuable life lesson.
An arrogant wrestler challenges the kingdom. Tenali wins by setting a condition that requires carrying a hill This is a delightful story for kids with a valuable life lesson.
A fake holy man claims an elephant's hair brings salvation. Tenali shows the people how foolish blind superstition can be This is a delightful story for kids with a valuable life lesson.
Akbar asks Birbal to judge a painting of a cow eating grass. Birbal points out a funny but logical flaw This is a delightful story for kids with a valuable life lesson.
Akbar challenges Birbal to place a cot in a spot that is both in the shade and in the sun. Birbal finds a simple solution This is a delightful story for kids with a valuable life lesson.
The King wants a palace that floats in the air. Tenali Raman uses a 'robbery in a dream' to bring the King back to reality This is a delightful story for kids with a valuable life lesson.
The King angrily orders Tenali not to show his face. Tenali obeys the instruction literally, with hilarious results This is a delightful story for kids with a valuable life lesson.
A hungry lion tries to trick a clever jackal by pretending to be a cave, but his voice gives him away.
A clever farmer sells his well to a neighbor but refuses to let him use the water. Birbal solves the dispute with his sharp wit This is a delightful story for kids with a valuable life lesson.
A weaver bird advises a shivering monkey to build a house, but the monkey reacts with anger instead of gratitude.
A greedy monkey drops a whole handful of delicious peas just to chase after one that fell.