Tales from the Dawn-Lit Mountains: Stories from Arunachal Pradesh

Tales from the Dawn-Lit Mountains: Stories from Arunachal Pradesh by Subi Taba is a spellbinding journey into the mystical and often unseen world of India’s northeastern frontier. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Arunachal Pradesh, this debut collection brings to life the myths, memories, and mysteries of its indigenous communities.

Rooted in keen observation and cultural nuance, the stories blur the lines between the real and the surreal. A village is stalked by a ghostly spirit tiger. A single bee sting awakens a Nocte boy’s buried trauma and transforms him into a fearsome headhunter. A Donyi-Polo priest clings to ancient rituals to keep his faith alive. A sacred curse trails the thief who dared to steal forbidden ornaments.

Haunting, lyrical, and deeply evocative, these stories capture a world where folklore and reality intertwine—and where the human spirit grapples with forces both seen and unseen. A remarkable debut that illuminates the soul of a land rarely explored in Indian literature.