Author: Devika Rangachari
Publisher: Children Book Trust
Year: 2004
Language: English
Pages: 119
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8170119081

Description

Handed down from generation to generation, these stories in this volume cover Kashmirs rich culture, traditions and beliefs. The selections from the classic work make a scintillating reading.

Rajatarangini means River of Kings. The stories were written by Kalhana, a famous eleventh-century historian-poet. These bring to light the economic, political and social conditions of his time, and give interesting glimpses of life, including intrigues, in the royal court. Characters of the epics, such as Sri Krishna, Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and many others find a place in the events.

Contents

The Story Of Kashmir (a)

Legends Of The Nagas

The Rule Of A Woman

The Snake-King

The Man Who Died And Became A King

The Heavenly Parasol

The Poets Destiny

The King With Two Mothers