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Lord Varuna's Conch Shell is a short folk tale from Odisha

The Conch of Lord Varuna | A Folk Tale from Odisha

Madhua lived in a village on the coast of Odisha. He was a stupid man who would make a meal of the simplest tasks. As a result, his wife supported him by doing some menial jobs. One day, his wife fell sick. Madhua was quick to realize that it was his responsibility to take care Read more…

Stars in a Pool of Water is a folk story from Nagaland

Stars in a Pool of Water | A Folk Tale from Nagaland

A long time ago, there were three brothers named Tanyen, Zhoshu, and Penhun. While the eldest brother, Tanyen, worked hard all day for a living, the other two brothers lazed around all day. With the little money Tanyen made, the trio struggled to lead a normal life. One day, Tanyen decided to go out of Read more…