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A Killer in Kailash
Ancient Mysteries and Modern Murder in the Hills
by Satyajit RayDetective FictionMystery
Kailashey Kelenkari (কৈলাসে কেলেঙ্কারি)
Originally in Bengali1973
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About This Book
When a peaceful summer break takes Feluda and his cousin to the sacred heights of Kailash, they find themselves drawn into a web of ancient puzzles and perilous secrets. As the line between history and danger blurs, a cunning killer lurks in the shadows. Can Feluda crack the code before time runs out?
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Satyajit Ray
1921–1992
Satyajit Ray (1921–1992) was an influential Indian filmmaker, writer, and illustrator, born in Calcutta (now Kolkata), West Bengal. He was educated at Presidency College and later at Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan. Ray began his professional life as a commercial artist before moving into filmmaking, where he achieved international acclaim with films such as 'Pather Panchali.' Alongside his cinematic career, Ray made significant contributions to Bengali literature, particularly in the genre of detective and science fiction. His multifaceted talents extended to illustration, music composition, and magazine editing, making him a towering figure in twentieth-century Indian culture.
Places and Terms in this Book
Bombay— The former name of Mumbai, a major city in western India.
Aurangabad— A city in Maharashtra, India, to which Mr Mallik books a train ticket.
Calcutta— The former name of Kolkata, a major city in eastern India and Feluda's home.
Ellora— A UNESCO World Heritage site near Aurangabad, famous for its rock-cut caves representing Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain art.
Bhubaneshwar— A city in the Indian state of Odisha, known for its ancient temples.
Kailash temple— The Kailash temple at Ellora is a monumental rock-cut temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, built during the Rashtrakut dynasty in the eighth century.
Vocabulary
yakshi— A yakshi is a female nature spirit from Indian mythology, often depicted in temple sculptures.
chowkidar— A watchman or guard, typically employed to look after property.
Ambassador— The Hindustan Ambassador is a classic Indian car model, widely used as taxis and private vehicles in India.
Charminar— A popular Indian brand of cigarettes.
daal— A dish made from lentils, commonly eaten in India.
babu— A respectful term of address or suffix for a man in India, especially in eastern regions.
