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An illustration of Rongmeikai using the magical Langchi bark to revive the dead, inspired by a moral story from Manipur folk tales.

Rongmeikai and Langbung | A Folk Tale from Manipur

Once upon a time, in the heart of Manipur, seven brothers of the Rongmei clan lived together. The youngest, Rongmeikai, often handled the simplest tasks while his elder brothers worked in the fields. This timeless moral story teaches the importance of wisdom and fate. One fateful day, as they tended to their crops, they suddenly 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…