Koyya Gurram

Description

“Koyya Gurram” (The Wooden Horse) is a fascinating tale which was published in Chandamama Magazine filled with adventure, fantasy, ingenuity, love, and magic. This timeless story blends folklore and legend, taking readers on a thrilling journey of craftsmanship, intelligence, courage, trust, and destiny.

A carpenter (Vadrangi) and a blacksmith (Kammari) compete to prove their skills before the king, with the blacksmith creating an iron fish and the carpenter crafting a flying wooden horse (Koyya Gurram). Fascinated by the horse, the prince rides it to a sky palace, where he falls in love with a beautiful princess imprisoned by her overprotective father. After secretly marrying the princess, the prince lands in a mysterious land where enchanted fruits transform him, giving him horns and a long beard. Meanwhile, the princess is forced into an arranged marriage, but the prince cleverly uses the enchanted fruits to expose the deception and regain his true form. In a thrilling climax, the prince and princess escape on the flying horse, returning home to live happily ever after.

This book is an engaging mix of folklore, fantasy, and adventure that appeals to readers of all ages. Its imaginative storytelling, thrilling plot twists, and timeless moral lessons make it a captivating read, especially for those who love classic fairytales and legendary sagas.