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Before the advent of smartphones and streaming services, storytelling was a communal activity in Karnataka. Grandmothers (Ajji) would gather children under the moonlight, narrating tales of valor, wit, devotion, and humor. These stories, often categorized under the broad umbrella of "Janapada Kathegalu" (Folk Tales), were not merely for entertainment; they were educational tools.

: The content is written in Kannada, often using colloquial or explicit terminology.

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