Curious Tales from the Desert

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Deep in the wild jungles of Rajasthan resides a magical sparrow that grants wishes . . .In Gujarat, a pandit haggles with vendors and chastises merchants as he chases an elusive bargain . . .A bullocky in Multan encounters a mysterious and wise old man who charges money to talk!A pandemonium of fools, geniuses and everyone in between gambol across the deserts of India to amusing and delightful results. So sit back with a bowlful of kheench and get ready to be enchanted by the beauty of the Thar, the nights at Cholistan and the markets of Kutch.