Kingfisher

Risah Debbarma

Kingfisher

Authors

Risah Debbarma

DScholar Research Consultancy & Analytics

Synopsis

This folktale recounts how the kingfisher acquired its extraordinary fishing abilities through an act of honesty and courage. When Ravana abducts Sita, the kingfisher witnesses the incident and truthfully informs Lord Rama of what it has seen. Impressed by the bird's fearlessness and integrity, Rama blesses it with exceptional fishing skills. The narrative combines elements of the Ramayana with Tripuri oral storytelling, illustrating the virtues of truthfulness, courage, and moral responsibility.

Author Biography

Risah Debbarma, DScholar Research Consultancy & Analytics

Risah Debbarma is an author, entrepreneur, and Director of DScholar Research Consultancy and Analytics (OPC) Private Limited. An alumna of Banasthali Vidyapith, she is passionate about education, knowledge dissemination, cultural preservation, and empowering communities through innovation and learning. As the author of Where the Hills Remember: Timeless Folktales of Tripura, she seeks to celebrate Tripura's rich storytelling traditions, indigenous cultural heritage, and timeless moral values. Her work reflects a commitment to preserving traditional narratives and introducing them to readers across generations and cultures.