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From Kantara to Culture: Inside The Thousand and One Daivas of Karavali
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From Kantara to Culture: Inside The Thousand and One Daivas of Karavali

A literature rich review of The Thousand and One Daivas of Karavali, a monumental work documenting Bhoota Kola and Bootharadane traditions.
Posted by Prakhyath Rai May 9, 2026

Prakhyath Rai

I'm a passionate explorer of art, travel, and books, blending creativity with curiosity. Through this blog, I share my journey of painting vivid canvases, discovering hidden destinations, and diving into the depths of compelling stories.
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Goodreads: Book reviews, recommendations, and discussion

Prakhyath's bookshelf: currently-reading

The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change your Life and Achieve Real Happiness
The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change your Life and Achieve Real Happiness
by Ichiro Kishimi
Daily Routines: The habits and rituals of 50 successful people
Daily Routines: The habits and rituals of 50 successful people
by Hạo Nguyên
Secret Notes From Iran: Diary Of An Undercover Journalist
Secret Notes From Iran: Diary Of An Undercover Journalist
by Nadim Siraj
The Night Circus
The Night Circus
by Erin Morgenstern
Be Your Own Sunshine
Be Your Own Sunshine
by James Allen
Scion of Ikshvaku
Scion of Ikshvaku
by Amish Tripathi
The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle
The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle
by Haruki Murakami
Karma: A Yogi's Guide to Crafting Your Destiny
Karma: A Yogi's Guide to Crafting Your Destiny
by Sadhguru
Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Three Stories
Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Three Stories
by Truman Capote
A Turbulent Tale of Love
A Turbulent Tale of Love
by Shalu Thakur Dhillon

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  • Beyond #MeToo, Queer Chronicles and the Courage of Dr Tanushree Ghosh
    by Prakhyath Rai
    May 9, 2026
  • From Kantara to Culture: Inside The Thousand and One Daivas of Karavali
    by Prakhyath Rai
    May 9, 2026
  • Between Memory and Desire: Why South of the Border, West of the Sun Stays With You
    by Prakhyath Rai
    April 12, 2026

Prakhyath's bookshelf: read

Wind/Pinball: Two Novels
really liked it
Wind/Pinball: Two Novels
by Haruki Murakami
The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to Be Calm in a Busy World
it was amazing
The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to Be Calm in a Busy World
by Haemin Sunim
Corridor
really liked it
Corridor
by Sarnath Banerjee
Listful Living: A List-Making Journey to a Less Stressed You
really liked it
Listful Living: A List-Making Journey to a Less Stressed You
by Paula Rizzo
Measure That Matters: How to Build OKR's for Your Personal Life
it was amazing
Measure That Matters: How to Build OKR's for Your Personal Life
by Prakhyath Rai
“Tulunadu Chronicles’’ Gods and Traditions
really liked it
“Tulunadu Chronicles’’ Gods and Traditions
by Jithesh K
The Missionary Position: Mother Teresa in Theory and Practice
it was amazing
The Missionary Position: Mother Teresa in Theory and Practice
by Christopher Hitchens
The Origin Story of India's States
really liked it
The Origin Story of India's States
by Venkataraghavan Subha Srinivasan
101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think
really liked it
101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think
by Brianna Wiest
Upgrade: Six Easy Ways to Be the Best Version of You
it was amazing
Upgrade: Six Easy Ways to Be the Best Version of You
by Prakhyath Rai

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