Funeral Nights invites you into a richly observed world of Khasi life and culture. This literary journey blends travelogue, ritual, and reflection as friends from Shillong travel to the remote West Khasi Hills to witness Ka Phor Sohrat, the six‑day funeral rite of the Lyngngams. Written for readers curious about culture, heritage, and thoughtful fiction, it carries a reverent, adventurous, and contemplative tone that matters to those seeking something both informative and moving.
Written with lyrical clarity, Funeral Nights unfolds as a hybrid of reportage and intimate character study. In Funeral Nights, it follows the journey from Shillong into the Khasi heartland and into Nongshyrkon, where an unexpected eleven‑day pause becomes a catalyst for friendship, storytelling, and self‑discovery. The author, Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih, a distinguished writer from Sohra, Meghalaya, brings a compassionate insider’s voice to Khasi life, weaving ritual detail with warm human moments. The prose blends immersive description with thoughtful dialogue, creating a rhythm that invites readers to linger on both place and meaning.
- Immersive portrait of Khasi life and the Lyngngam Ka Phor Sohrat ritual
- Travel narrative from Shillong to Nongshyrkon with rich cultural detail
- Eleven days in the jungle catalyzing storytelling, reflection, and bonding
- Warm, accessible prose that blends travelogue, fiction, and cultural insight
- Exploration of life, tradition, memory, and the ties that bind a community
- Author spotlight: a distinguished Khasi writer and educator bringing authentic voice
Reading Funeral Nights leaves the reader with a deeper appreciation for Khasi culture and a sense of how communities carry memory across generations. After turning the final page, you may feel more connected to the idea that life’s endings are tied to beginnings, and that shared stories, quiet conversations, and mutual care shape who we are.
