BOOKS AMEYA

The Miraculous Apupa Cakes is the story of a Brahmin who defeats a group of robbers to rescue a princess

The Miraculous Apupa Cakes | A Folk Tale from Tamil Nadu | Kalai

A poor Brahmin and his wife lived in a secluded village. Although married for a while now, the couple were still childless. This prompted the Brahmin to take the decision of marrying again. His first wife, however, was initially averse to the idea of his second marriage. After she did agree, the Brahmin started living Read more…

The Cool Blessings is a folk tale from Odisha about the Sun, Moon and Wind

The Cool Blessings | A Folk Tale from Odisha | Kalai

One warm evening, the Sun, Moon, and Wind joined their uncle and aunt, the Thunder and Lightning, to enjoy the dinner served at a feast. Their mother, the Bright Star, did not accompany them to the dinner, preferring to stay at home instead. Impressed with the lavish dinner served at the feast, the Sun and Read more…