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The Fairy who Cried Gems is a Ladakhi folk tale

The Fairy who Cried Gems: A Folk Tale from Ladakh

Once upon a time, there lived in a small hut a boy with his grandmother. To make ends meet, he would go into the forest every day, looking for wood to sell. Life went on as normal until the zamindar, or the landlord, began harassing them, demanding a higher tax. One day, when the boy Read more…

Daapan and a Stroke of Luck: A Folk Tale from Kashmir

Daapan and a Stroke of Luck: A Folk Tale from Kashmir

Once upon a time, there lived a barber called Daapan in a village in Kashmir. He was as poor as a church mouse. He owned a small shop and barely managed to buy two square meals for his mother and himself. One day, he overheard his customers sharing a story about a beast, who could Read more…