Will 10-year-old Ria choose a glamorous party with chocolate fountains and video games, or keep her promise to perform in the traditional Dussehra tableau? When her popular friend Priya throws the "party of the year" on the same night as the community play, Ria faces an impossible choice that will test her courage and teach her the true meaning of maturity.

Perfect for children aged 5 and above, this heartwarming moral story set in vibrant Mysore, India, teaches kids about:

✨ Keeping promises even when it's hard

✨ Understanding that real maturity means being dependable

✨ The importance of cultural traditions and community

✨ Choosing what's right over what's popular

✨ The courage to stand by your values

Through Ria's journey during the magical Dussehra festival, young listeners will discover that being a hero isn't about doing easy things—it's about keeping your word when something more tempting comes along. Featuring relatable characters, engaging storytelling, and lessons inspired by the ancient Ramayana, this 10-12 minute audio tale will captivate children while teaching timeless values.

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Part of the "Once Upon a Storytime" series – bringing you engaging moral stories, Indian folk tales, and character-building narratives that children love and parents trust.

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