Three books explore the world of Kannada storytelling this Rajyotsava
The selections include medieval Jain tales, a collection of short stories, and traditional folktales from Karnataka, according to the Deccan Herald.
According to the Deccan Herald, three books offer readers an immersion into Kannada storytelling during the Rajyotsava celebrations.
The first book, Jain Tales Of Moksha by Shivakotyacharya, has been translated into English by Vanamala Viswanatha. The collection, attributed to the Digambara Jain cleric, combines vernacular stories with verses in Sanskrit and Prakrit.
The second title is 5 Stories Kannada, which has been selected and translated by Susheela Punitha. This series features long short stories by various authors, including Banu Mushtaq, Vaidehi Bolwar, and Mahamad Kunhi Mogalli.
The third book, Folktales From Karnataka, is written by author-historian Karanji. The work contains tales that have been passed down through generations of retelling.
These stories include legends such as the Ganda Bherunda and various tales involving magic and ingenuity.
The recommendations were presented as part of the Mood Board column, which provides thematic book lists.