Rama, Lakashmana i uchenaia sova - Ol'denburg Sergei

What comes into our minds when we say "India"? Mighty elephants with chasers; yoga frozen in whimsical poos; bearded fabrics with intricate patterns and musical movies where everyone sing and dances... Some might add that Indian women wear sari. There are not many who will remember more, although it is difficult to find a place in the world that is just as bright and original.
A riot of colors, exotic nature, one of the most unusual pantheons of deities, carefully preserved for many centuries traditions, beliefs and rituals - all this combines one of the most amazing countries in the world. To become a country and its folklore. Indian fairy tales can be a little naive and wise at the same time, funny and paradoxical, magical and everyday, and most importantly - unlike the fairy tales of other countries.
Exquisite ancient miniatures, created by skilled painters a few centuries ago, are not out of date. They could not be more organically complementary to the text; tell about the nature and culture of India, about the life and manners of its inhabitants, helping the reader to plunge into the atmosphere of wonderful Indian fairy tales.