TENALI RAMAN STORIES
Tenali Ramakrishna or Tenali Rama or Raman of Tenali was an Indian poet, scholar, thinker and a special advisor in the court of the Vijayanagar king Krishnadevaraya. He was one of the ashtadiggajas (or eight poets) in the King’s court.
Like Birbal, Tenali Raman has become a folk hero with many stories written about his brilliance and wit.
Tenali Raman salutes the donkeys
In the court of King Krishnadevaraya was a Royal Guru or teacher named Thathacharya. He was the oldest and the most respected person in the…
Tenali Raman’s cat
Once, there was a significant rat infestation in one of the villages in Vijayanagara. The rats spoilt everything in the houses. They touched everything in…
The Horse Race
One day, a trader from Arabia visited King Krishnadevaraya. Introducing himself, he said, “Your majesty, I am known to breed the best racehorses. If you…
Tenali Raman outwits the thieves
The people of Vijayanagara were worried. Two thieves were wreaking havoc in the Kingdom. Every day, someone was losing their valuables from their house. Wanting…
Tenali Raman Meets Goddess Kali
In the village of Tenali lived a man called Ramakrishna. He was admired by one and all for his quick wit and intelligence. One day,…
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