Category: folklore
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Beans To Bliss
Aunt Selvi leads a cacao ceremony, extolling the ancient and holistic virtues of cacao. The rich, bitter elixir is a source of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, connecting participants to the present and to one another.
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Aati Kalenja…Arrives
Monsoons in Tulu Nadu: Aati Hunnime and the Tradition of Aati Kalenja The monsoon season in Tulu Nadu, a region known for its rich cultural heritage, is marked by the celebration of Aati Hunnime and the traditional folk art of Aati Kalenja. These customs, deeply rooted in the agricultural lifestyle of the Tulu people, reflect…
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The Dawn Of Cultivation.
Every old settlement has a story of the origin of earth and beginning of cultivation. Here is the story from Arunachal Pradesh.
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Yak: The Guardian Of The Himalayas.
In the high Himalayan mountains, the wise old Yak, Kailash, guided worried animals to restore balance in their ecosystem. Through spreading wisdom and leading by example, the creatures learned to uphold harmony. The Yak symbolizes wisdom, strength, and stewardship, playing a vital role in the region’s economy, transportation, culture, and traditions.
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Xenentodon Cancila and Farmer Arul
In the lush rice paddies of Tamil Nadu, farmer Arul’s encounter with a Maravetti brought prosperity to his fields. Villagers learned the eel’s significance in ecological balance. They appreciated its role as a predator, nutrient provider, and habitat engineer, pledging to protect it. The eel may symbolize adaptability, intuition, emotional connection, transformation, inner wisdom, and…
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A Vulture Called Sampaati
The writer encounters a lone vulture, which they name Sampaati, and forms a deep connection with it. Through observation and research, they discover the vulture’s symbolic significance of rebirth, purification, and renewal. They embark on a journey of self-discovery, guided by the wisdom of these majestic birds.
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