May 16, 2025 / Last updated : May 16, 2025 Ankur Dhawan The Flowering Tree – A Tale from South India A rare Tamil folktale about a young woman who can transform into a flowering tree, exploring themes of gift, sacrifice, and the complex consequences of supernatural abilities.
May 16, 2025 / Last updated : May 16, 2025 Ankur Dhawan The Musician’s Courtship – A Tale of Harmony A philosophical tale derived from the Kamasutra tradition, focusing on the cultivation of the sixty-four arts and the importance of compatibility and mutual respect in relationships.
May 16, 2025 / Last updated : May 16, 2025 Ankur Dhawan The Lake of Srinagar – A Kashmiri Legend A rare Kashmiri legend about the mythological origin of the Kashmir Valley and Dal Lake, featuring the sage Kashyapa, a water demon, and the benevolent Naga king who still watches over the waters.
May 16, 2025 / Last updated : May 16, 2025 Ankur Dhawan The Khasi Sky Maiden – A Tale from Northeast India A rare folktale from the Khasi tribe of Meghalaya about the divine origin of their people, explaining their connection between earth and sky through the story of a sky maiden who falls in love with an earth man.
May 16, 2025 / Last updated : May 16, 2025 Ankur Dhawan The Wishing Tree – A Tale from Rajasthan A rare Rajasthani folktale about a desert traveler who discovers a magical wishing tree, teaching the timeless wisdom of knowing when you have enough.
May 16, 2025 / Last updated : May 16, 2025 Ankur Dhawan The Yaksha of Bankot – A Legend from the Konkan Coast A rare coastal legend from Maharashtra about a guardian spirit who protects a fishing village, showcasing unique maritime-influenced folklore from the Konkan region.
May 16, 2025 / Last updated : May 16, 2025 Ankur Dhawan The Ruby Prince – A Tale from Punjab A rare Punjabi folktale about a prince born from a ruby, whose life is bound by a magical condition, and his journey to break an enchantment.
May 16, 2025 / Last updated : May 16, 2025 Ankur Dhawan The Sacred Groves of Kodagu – A Tribal Tale A rare story from the Kodava tribe of Coorg about their ancient tradition of preserving sacred forest groves and the ecological wisdom embedded in their spiritual practices.
May 16, 2025 / Last updated : May 16, 2025 Ankur Dhawan Panchatantra Life’s Secret – A Tale from Bengal A rare Bengali folktale about a young man whose life is bound to a golden lotus, and his encounter with a demon who shares a similar fate.
May 16, 2025 / Last updated : May 16, 2025 Ankur Dhawan The Sacred Groves of Kodagu – A Tribal Tale A rare story from the Kodava tribe of Coorg about their ancient tradition of preserving sacred forest groves and the ecological wisdom embedded in their spiritual practices.