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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…

The Tormu and the Ants a folk story from Sikkim

The Tormu and the Ants | A Folk Tale from Sikkim

Once upon a time, there was a Lama by the name Ghumchen Tenzing Takpu. The Lama worshiped the Tormu, a divine symbol made out of butter and boiled rice. He spent most of his time worshiping the Tormu. As a result, he acquired great spiritual merit. One day, while he was in the temple, an Read more…