Manipuri Story Collection | By Luxmi An Hot

Luxmi An Hot, a passionate collector and researcher of Manipuri folklore, has dedicated her work to ensuring that these stories are not lost to time. Her dedication to documenting and sharing these tales with a wider audience has made her a celebrated figure within and beyond the Manipuri community. Through her efforts, she aims to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Manipuri culture, both locally and globally.

Her work is frequently cited alongside other luminaries of Manipuri women's writing, such as M.K. Binodini Devi and Memchoubi, forming a trinity of voices that championed the female perspective in a male-dominated literary canon. manipuri story collection by luxmi an hot

Published in the late 1990s, this collection is considered her magnum opus. The title itself is ironic—there is no silence in these pages; there is screaming, wailing, and whispering. Luxmi An Hot, a passionate collector and researcher