The Indian culture is steeped in traditions passed on from one generation to the other through the ancient art of storytelling.

These stories are shared before bedtime once the family has retired for the evening after having dined on vegetarian delights such as saag paneer or channe kechat.

Many times they will gather around the very flame that warmed their evening meal to learn of the genies who grant wishes to good children and the animals who have super human powers. Only they can turn fields of gourds back into the misbehaved children they once were.

If you are interested in joining in around the fire you must first show a display of your courage by pinching the tiger's nose. That is the only key to entry in this magical world of Indian Mystery and Folklore ...