Folktales from India

Description

A COLLECTION OF AGELESS FOLKTALES FROM ACROSS THE LAND, EACH CARRYING THE FRAGRANCE OF ITS LAND AND THE WISDOM OF ITS PEOPLE.
From the snowy peaks of Kashmir to the lush valleys of Assam, from the deserts of Rajasthan to the misty hills of Meghalaya, India’s folk traditions hold a treasure chest of timeless tales.
In the pages of this beautiful book, you’ll meet Haroon, the gentle weaver who warms a whole village with his kindness, Bhuli, the fearless girl who outsmarts a leopard; Rani, whose heartfelt letter reaches a djinn in the ruins of Delhi, Tani, the boy who dares to trap the sun and many more. Rooted in oral traditions, these stories preserve the values of courage, generosity, resilience and respect for nature that have shaped communities for centuries.
Each story is steeped in the spirit of its land-woven with the voices of rivers, forests, mountains and skies. This collection brings together timeless folktales from Kashmir, Himachal, Punjab, Delhi, Assam, Bengal, the North-East and beyond, each carrying the fragrance of its land and the wisdom of its people.
Perfect for young readers and families, this collection celebrates the heart of India’s storytelling tradition.