Ten-year-old Ria has been looking forward to performing in her community’s Dussehra tableau for weeks. But when her most popular friend Priya announces the party of the year — complete with chocolate fountains and video games — on the very same night, Ria finds herself torn between what she wants and what she promised. Set against the glittering backdrop of Mysore’s most celebrated festival, this is a story about the moment every child eventually faces: choosing what’s right over what’s easy.
Through Ria’s journey, young listeners discover that real maturity isn’t about age — it’s about being dependable when temptation comes knocking. Rooted in the spirit of the Ramayana and the traditions of Dussehra, this 10–12 minute tale weaves Indian cultural values into a deeply relatable, modern dilemma that children aged 5 and above will recognise, feel, and remember.