BOOKS AMEYA

Tenali Raman and the Golden Mangoes | A Tamil Folk Tale

Tenali Raman and the Golden Mangoes | A Folk Tale from Tamil Nadu

Here is one of the most popular Tenali Rama stories in Tamil Nadu. A counselor to a reputed king, Tenali Rama was known for his wits. As a court jester, Rama was responsible for keeping the king happy and carefree. On her deathbed, the queen asked the king to get her a mango. The king Read more…

The Unwelcome Guests is an Ameya folk tale from the Indian state of Tamil Nadu

The Unwelcome Guests | A Folk Tale from Tamil Nadu | Ananya Susarla

A long time ago, in the village of Thovalai, there lived a young man named Ponnam. Ponnam was a tall man with broad shoulders and a black, curly mane. The color of his eyes went well with his jet-black hair and his skin had a light-brown tone. Ponnam was known for his generosity, and always Read more…