Bhikhubhai's mouth waters for some coconut ... fresh, juicy, grated, with a dash of sugar. But there aren't any in the house and he must go to the market for one. The problem is that he'd rather not pay for it.! This hilarious folktale from Gujarat follows miserly Bhikhubhai's desperate attempts to get himself a coconut - all free! Pictures in the book are based on the stylised painted paper scrolls used by Garoda storytellers in northern Gujarat.

Enchanting tree spirits grant a poor playwright named Muthu his wish: that he always have food. Muthu then hosts a feast for the entire village and in so doing angers the richest man in town.

Peacock becomes leader of the forest, and marries Surya, the daughter of the sun king. But Peacock, who is only concerned with his looks, is replaced by another leader and learns that looks alone are not what matter.

Set in Bihar, India, this folk story centers around cobbler, Kalia, who makes beautiful shoes but is poor. A ghost helps him become rich. Only, this ghost must be kept busy or else he will eat up Kalia. Includes 2 original songs.

Nazneen Carefully Cooks Some Fragrant Marzwangan Kurma For A Special Family Dinner. But Just When It Is All Ready, Guests Arrive Unwanted Guests, Who Cleverly Sniff Out A Good Free Meal. A Warm, Amusing Folktale From Kashmir Which Captures Life In A Simple Kashmiri Household. The Illustrations Use Traditional Kashmiri Embroidery Motifs To Provide Ambience For The Story.

Unlock the secrets of one of India's most fascinating historical sites with this detailed guide to the inscriptions at Sravana Belgola. Featuring expert analysis and interpretation by archaeologist and epigraphist B. Lewis Rice, as well as detailed photographs and maps, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian history, religion, and architecture. The Archaeological Survey of Mysore is a leading authority on Indian historical sites and is known for its meticulous research and documentation. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.