In 2024-2025, we are seeing a revival of regional folk literature. The is being digitized. You can now find audiobook versions on platforms like StoryWeaver (by Pratham Books) and Kannada Balaga groups worldwide.
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Kannada Tangi Tullu Stories are a type of folklore that originated in the rural areas of Karnataka. The term "Tangi Tullu" roughly translates to "grandmother's tales" or "old wives' tales." These stories were traditionally told by elderly women to children and young adults, with the aim of teaching moral values, social norms, and cultural traditions. Kannada Tangi Tullu Stories Manual