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ìDarkness is alive,î Patti says. ìAnd we, the Irulas, are keepers of darkness.î Inspired by the indigenous wisdom and resilience of the Irulas, one of the oldest Adivasi communities of India, a book that is a lyrical ode to the deep dark forests and the lives intertwined with them.
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ìDarkness is alive,î Patti says.
ìAnd we, the Irulas, are keepers of darkness.î
Inspired by the indigenous wisdom and resilience of the Irulas, one of the oldest Adivasi communities of India, a book that is a lyrical ode to the deep dark forests and the lives intertwined with them.
Book Details
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ISBN9789394185500
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Pages28
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Avg Reading Time1 hrs
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Age0-11 yrs
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Country of OriginIndia
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