Jangalgatha O Rasnabilas by Dhritikanta Lahiri Chowdhury [Hardcover]

"Once, the bells on the necks of elephants coming from the distant estate's office marked the arrival of autumn holidays. Embarking on a self-imposed heroic quest in search of fairy tales. The autumnal sal forest, the remnants of the ruined Anandamath, the Garo-Jaintia hills covered in green foliage, the summer hunts in Bihar and Odisha, the elephant-back hunts in Assam's grasslands, and the detailed accounts of all of India's forest bungalows—this book is adorned with incredible, jewelled sketches in the light of an amazing pen. The core theme is the now-lost leisurely charm.

Under the pressure of population, the forests have retreated, and along with various species of forest-dwelling animals, these people, who were true forest lovers, have become rare. They are becoming extinct like the one-horned rhinoceros. The last melancholic prince of the jungle tales of this endangered generation, much like the tusked elephants of Yamdwar. In playful ease, Dhritikanta Lahiri Choudhury would make elephants jump at any time—he is the sole authority on this matter. One of South Asia's greatest elephant experts, from 1972, he became the main proponent of forest and wildlife conservation, and thus, the plea to save the forests resonates throughout this book.

Gradually, the narrative thickens with culinary delights. The diverse flavors of Mymensingh are sung. The food at the houses in Muktagachha and Kalipur was truly astonishing. The tales of Kangs' rohu, Yamuna's katla, Porabari's chomchom, Mahakhasa's doi, and Mukteswari's eggplant are introduced. This book contains information on the best foods from home and abroad, including the meat of bats that eat gab fruits, rabbit cooked with pineapple, and recipes for cooking elephants.

Therefore, this book is the pillar of collective heritage and the lost culture of our ancestors. It is continually disappearing in our two-minute world. So, dear reader, handle this 'Jungle Tales and Culinary Delights' with care. Do not blame the authorities if your hands get sticky."