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Number of Pages
336
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
A richly crafted folklore anthology of the Himalaya, gathering folktales, legends, fairy tales, and spirit stories that have traveled through generations. Its central heart is the living oral tradition—the voices of villagers by firesides, grandmothers at hearths, wandering bards and mystics—shaping a vast cultural tapestry. The book speaks to readers who crave deep cultural storytelling, myth, and ecological memory, from curious adults to young folklore enthusiasts, with an evocative, wonder-filled tone.
The content is presented as a story-led collection, spanning Kashmir and Ladakh to Himachal, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Bhutan, and the Northeast. It explores love and fate, magical reunions, talking animals, shape-shifting brides, feisty heroines, tricksters, and goddesses who challenge injustice. Rich with traditional woodcut illustrations and contributions from scholars and storytellers, the volume centers local beliefs, knowledge systems, and the delicate balance between humans, rivers, forests, and wildlife.
The reading experience is immersive and reflective, blending lyrical prose with a panoramic sense of landscape. Readers move through a multi-voiced panorama that honors ancestral wisdom while inviting contemporary relevance—a bridge between myth and memory that remains startlingly present in today’s world.
What you gain after finishing is a deeper appreciation for Himalayan folklore as a living heritage—a window into timeless myths, a map of cultural histories, and a renewed sense of wonder at the power of storytelling to connect people to place.
Product Details
Author
Namita Gokhale
Number of Pages
336
Language
English
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
15.3 x 2.9 x 23.4 cm
MRP: ₹ 999
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Namita Gokhale is an Indian author and publisher known for fiction and essays that explore women’s lives, identity, and culture. Her work blends tradition with contemporary perspectives. The author’s work continues to be widely read and appreciated for its originality, clarity, and lasting impact across diverse audiences. The author’s work continues to be widely read and appreciated for its originality, clarity, and lasting impact across diverse audiences.