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Where the Rain is Born: Writings About Kerala

by · 2002

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The southernmost part of India was born, it is said, when the mighty Parasurama - sixth avatar of Vishnu - threw his battle axe to carve out the territory that would henceforth be his.

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historyhistoryMore like thisLess of this
Setting
2000s2000sMore like thisLess of thisIndiaIndiaMore like thisLess of thisKeralaKeralaMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 316 pages
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short storiesshort storiesMore like thisLess of this

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