Pazhamudircholai – Where Avvaiyar Learnt Humility
Avvaiyar – She Sacrificed Beauty and Youth “I don’t know how much longer I can continue living this life of a balladeer.”
Draupadi’s Humiliation
Draupadi at the Contemptible Kuru Court “Let go of my hand! How dare you touch me?” Draupadi’s piercing voice echoed through the
Pani Puri Love
Puri looked at the potato, disdain writ large on her face! “How plain and boring you are!” She wailed. “Look at me,
Karna and Sage Parashurama – Hiding a Truth or Telling a Lie
Karna or Radheya His eyes glistened with unshed tears of joyous gratitude. The simple but beautiful flower-bedecked chariot stood in the small
Vali – the Indomitable Vanara
Tara Pleads with Vali “Don’t go, my dear husband,” pleaded Tara with Vali. “Something’s amiss. How did Sugriva suddenly get the courage
Bakasura – the Crane Demon Who Was Previously Utkala
Jajali Muni and Utkala The sound of water splashing repeatedly disturbed Sage Jajali Muni’s penance. He opened his eyes to find a
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Aghasura – the Serpent-Python Demon
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Bakasura – the Crane Demon Who Was Previously Utkala
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How Pramila Became Vatsasura and Found Redemption
Pramila, who came to be known as Vatsasura, knew he would be next. With Putana, Trinavarta, and Sakatasura gone, his turn would
Trinavarta – the Whirlwind Demon
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Utkaca’s Redemption as Sakatasura
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The Poison-Breasted Putana
Putana and Kamsa Putana hesitated, her hand on the knob, her eyes staring unseeing at the intricate carvings and etchings on the
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Delving into Salini Vineeth’s The Three, the Well and the Drag Queen was like falling headlong into a veritable Carrolesque rabbit hole,
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Santa Campana – The Dead Souls Parade
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Pazhamudircholai – Where Avvaiyar Learnt Humility
Avvaiyar – She Sacrificed Beauty and Youth “I don’t know how much longer I can continue living this life of a balladeer.”