Gopalla Gramam
Did you ever travel to a village? Ever spent time in a village where you had to engage with a diverse range of people? Have you had a chance to explore the many cultures there? In the event that it doesn't, Gopalla Gramam author Ki. Rajanarayanan will take us on a voyage. There are no typical love stories or tales of revenge in this book. The story follows each villager as they unfold in their own lives, showing us how the village came to be, how each person evolved, and what customs they adhere to on a daily basis. The East India Company had barely started to dominate India when the author takes us through Gopalla Gramam. The story begins with a thief killing a woman in order to take her jewellery. Krishnappa Nayakar, who happened to pass by, caught him and brought him to the village panchayat. The narrative then follows Krishnappa Nayakar, who is a member of the large family headed by Govindappa Nayakar in the village. One of the notable characters of the story is Akkaya, who...