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The Blind Merchant a folk tale from Odisha

God Saves | A Folk Tale from Odisha

Bali Jatra, a popular fair, is held every year on a full-moon day in the month of Kartik in Cuttack on the banks of River Mahanadi. During this festival, everyone goes to the river to take a bath. People also float little boats down the river with lamps lit on them. Hundreds of bright, little Read more…

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…